Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 17, 2009

LOT 60

"Luminor - Arktos GMT" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Arktos GMT", PAM 00186, No. H 401/500, OP 6606. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2005 to commemorate the Mike Horn "Arktos" expedition. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, two-time-zone, selfwinding, antimagnetic, water-resistant, stainless steel "Expedition" wristwatch with date, special independently adjustable 24-hour hand for the second time zone, cardinal points bezel and a stainless steel Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original box, Chronometer Certificate, instruction manual, spare strap, tool and a 12 minute extract DVD from the documentary film ?Mike Horn ? The Inner Journey.?

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, outer 24-hour graduation for the second time zone (GMT), subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands, luminous triangle hand for the GMT time. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm. Property of an East Coast collector