Family: OP
OP VIII is an automatic chronograph movement manufactured by Panerai. The caliber is a modified version of the Zenith El Primero, the automatic chronograph originally designed by Zenith. It was used exclusively in the PAM 196 Mare Nostrum, Panerai's interpretation of a 1940s chronograph. Production has been discontinued.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Automatic
Display Type
Analog
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
AutomaticSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheCALIBER FAMILY
OPALSO KNOWN AS
cal. op viii
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