Important Collectors' Wristwtches, Po...

New York, Sep 26, 2007

LOT 227

"Luminor - Arktos" Officine Panerai, "Luminor - Arktos", Amagnetic, PAM 00092, No. G 338/500, OP 6559. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2004 to commemorate the Mike Horn "Arktos" expedition. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, antimagnetic, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel "Expedition" wristwatch with date, cardinal point bezel and a stainless steel Panerai double deployable clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the "Arktos Expedition" logo and Mike Horn?s signature, unidirectional revolving bezel marked for the 4 cardinal points, straight lugs, patented winding crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, 4.2 mm thick antireflective sapphire crystal with magnifying lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. OP III, rhodiumplated, special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm.