Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006

LOT 79

"Luminor Arktos GMT" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Arktos GMT", No. H 336/500, Ref. OP 6606. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2005 to commemorate the Mike Horn "Arktos" expedition. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, two-time zone, self-winding, anti-magnetic, water-resistant, stainless steel "Expedition" wristwatch with date, special independently adjustable 24-hour hand for the second time zone, cardinal point bezel and a stainless steel Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the "Arktos Expedition" logo and Mike Horn signature, uni-directional revolving bezel marked for the 4 cardinal points, straight lugs, patented windingcrown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, 4.2 mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal with magnifying lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 24 hour graduation for the second time zone (GMT), subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous ?bâton? hands, luminous triangle hand for the GMT time. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm.