Panerai Luminor Marina 40mm Automatic PAM00298 2012 [Preowned]

Overview 

The standard Luminor runs at 44mm; the PAM00298 runs at 40mm, and that 4mm difference is meaningful in daily wear. The 40mm Luminor Marina is the configuration Panerai built for buyers who want the brand's aesthetic and tool-watch construction without the full physical presence of the standard case. The crown protection bridge, the brushed case, and the legibility-first dial approach are identical; the case diameter is the only concession to wearability.

The case is stainless steel, 40mm, with the Luminor's crown guard. The black dial carries luminous hour markers and hands, with small seconds at 9 o'clock and a date window at 3 o'clock; the Marina designation refers to this date complication, which distinguishes it from the date-free Luminor base. The layout is functional without visual elaboration: large markers, high contrast, legible at a glance.

The movement is the OP III automatic calibre. For a 2012 Panerai automatic, the OP series designations indicate movements based on established Swiss platforms rather than Panerai's own P-series manufacture calibres, which were introduced for higher-tier references in this era. The watch ships with three wearing options: the original steel bracelet, a rubber strap, and an alligator leather strap with deployant clasp, covering the full range from tool-oriented to dressed.

The 40mm Luminor Marina has a narrower collector base than the 44mm but a loyal one; buyers who have tried the standard Luminor and found it too large arrive here specifically. At RM16,000, this example is a complete-set 2012 piece in excellent condition with three wearing options included, at pricing that reflects the reference's position as a usable daily Panerai rather than a collector-premium reference. We are currently seeing PAM00298 examples at this level; the steel bracelet inclusion adds practical value beyond the standard leather-only configuration. Preowned, excellent condition, complete with original box and papers dated May 2012, steel bracelet, rubber strap, and alligator strap, at RM16,000.

Specifications

Brand :	Panerai
Model Name :	Luminor Marina Automatic
Reference :	PAM00298
Material	Steel
Movement :	Panerai OP III 42hrs PR
Case Diameter :	40mm
Bracelet / Strap :	Steel Bracelet, Rubber and Alligator strap.
Features :	100m depth rating

 

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated May 2012. Comes with Steel bracelet, Rubber and Alligator strap.

Warranty

12 months warranty from SCW.

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