Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 273

Panerai Luminor Arktos - GMT - PAM 00186 Panerai, Officine - Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Arktos GMT," No. H 385/500, 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, self-winding, 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 double deployant clasp.

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 arrow hand for the GMT time. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, 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.