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1 October 2005, 04:13 AM
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Mike Horn and the Arktos
Mike Horn is the first ever human to solo navigate from Siberia to the North Pole in Canada, then on to Alaska... 20,000 km on foot, XC skis and kayak. While on his journey, strapped to the outside of his parka was a special edition Panerai made for him called Arktos. Horn says it's the only piece of equipment he took with him that didn't break down.
Check out the website of this gutsy guy. http://www.mikehorn.com/ Panerai make 500 Arktos a year and they go for around US$7,000. Last edited by Atomic; 1 October 2005 at 04:24 AM.. |
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1 October 2005, 04:18 AM
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Now...that's a Panny I would love, but on a solid matching SS bracelet.
 What's the diameter size on that baby, Johnny?
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1 October 2005, 04:23 AM
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Well this brute is 44mm not including the crown and is 48mm lug to lug. It's also 18mm thick. Check out the engraved case-back.
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1 October 2005, 04:24 AM
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Thanks, Johnny, very impressive. Size is still 1.5 mm less than the PO....but I guess the comparison ends there!!
 
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1 October 2005, 04:25 AM
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Yeah but that's 44mm without counting the crown guard, which is easily an extra 5mm.
Besides which, in only a matter of seconds, Arktos could snap Ommie's mainspring and feed him to Yammie for breakfast. Arktos has to be one of the toughest watches around.
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1 October 2005, 06:18 AM
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That's a seriously tough looking watch, John! I really like the engraved caseback work - looks well done.
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1 October 2005, 08:00 AM
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Arktos could snap Ommie's mainspring and feed him to Yammie for breakfast.
LOL! Don't forget Lady YM...what would she get to eat? 
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1 October 2005, 01:23 PM
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Love it, love it, love it!! That is a great piece with a nice history John, thanks for sharing and spreading the word.
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