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Zed · 22 August 2009, 01:40 AM

Hi Guys...

This is a watch you do not see everyday...

here she is.. one of my favourates and this is why.. because for me it represents a lot of soul.... and demonstrates Panerais's Engineering Might and its ability to cater for the best......

Mike Horn (a great South African modern day explorer, Chris must be pleased) started testing Panerai watches in 2001.. he planned a trip to treck the Antarktic and Panerai designed a special watch for him. it was AMAGNETIC where all the components would not get effected by the magnetic field and it also had special fluids as to operate on extream temperature.. Mike horn wore the watch during his trip and said at under -70deg C, all his sophisticated instruments froze on him with the exception to the Panerai ARKTOS. the Pam 92 ARKTOS was issued as limited edition of 500 in 2004.. after the first stage of the treck Mike asked for the watch to be modified to have the GMT function... Panerai then quickly modified the watch and sent it to him... hence the new special edition ARKTOS GMT PAM186 (special, not limited, only 500 were made too).. many ppl confuse the two watches (just like i did for a while).....

Here are the photos taken this afternoon of my beloved 186 with OEM Croc.. followed by a bit of Montana.. hope you like it...

Here are some photos with the 233.....

WatchSnob · 22 August 2009, 01:51 AM

Beautiful!!!!

Would it be possible to get shot of the two of them on their sides next to each other? I am curious to see how much higher the 186 sits but that may indeed be a new must have for me! Is the fluid only in the back of the watch or is it through the entire watch like some of the oil filled diver watches.

Zed · 22 August 2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchSnob

Beautiful!!!!

Would it be possible to get shot of the two of them on their sides next to each other? I am curious to see how much higher the 186 sits but that may indeed be a new must have for me! Is the fluid only in the back of the watch or is it through the entire watch like some of the oil filled diver watches.

the 92 and the 186 are almost identical, the only diffrence is the GMT hand added on the 186 and the second dial on the 186 is 24hr dial rather than the 12hr dial on the 92.

as of the fluid, i do not think it is totally filled like some dive watches but i do not really know.

the watch is verythick and sits very proudly on the wrist. bearing in mind that 233 and 104 both are quite thibk since 233 is 1950 domed glass and 104 is automatic. here are the pix of the 186 compared thickness with the 233 and 104..

karmatp · 22 August 2009, 05:29 AM

Great watch Zed and thanks for the history lesson, very cool information. The caseback on that watch looks amazing, your a lucky guy.

Just curious if you have noticed the prices on them rising due to the limited number produced?

Zed · 22 August 2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

Great watch Zed and thanks for the history lesson, very cool information. The caseback on that watch looks amazing, your a lucky guy.

Just curious if you have noticed the prices on them rising due to the limited number produced?

Thank you Trevor.. I love the back on this watch.... u can tell from my avatar...it is a peace of art...

well yes, the prices always go up in limited editions but some more than others depending on desirability and the avilability. some move better than others.. it is also difficult to gauge because you do not see them on the market that often. this particular one is not very well known because its history is not tied up with panerai's history unlike 127, 194, 203, 249, 262.. but it still seam to gain steadily...

correction:
i made a small mistake up there,, i ment to say the arctic not antarctic..

Nica64 · 22 August 2009, 08:46 AM

Very nice Zed, I love the caseback too!!

lm21 · 22 August 2009, 08:48 AM

...nice pics of some beautiful watches!

karmatp · 22 August 2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Thank you Trevor.. I love the back on this watch.... u can tell from my avatar...it is a peace of art...

well yes, the prices always go up in limited editions but some more than others depending on desirability and the avilability. some move better than others.. it is also difficult to gauge because you do not see them on the market that often. this particular one is not very well known because its history is not tied up with panerai's history unlike 127, 194, 203, 249, 262.. but it still seam to gain steadily...

correction:
i made a small mistake up there,, i ment to say the arctic not antarctic..

Interesting, thanks Zed. I was curious because I have a 318 coming my way and I was wondering if it will be something to hold on too, not eventually flip like I do with most of my watches. The 318 only has 150 made, very low number even for a Pam, and no more will ever be made.

ocwatching · 22 August 2009, 11:41 AM

Zed, you have the two great Panerais!
I have been following the Arktos but didn't know the history behind it. THANKS!

Trurolexer · 22 August 2009, 04:17 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!! I like the look of the caseback!!!

JF23 · 22 August 2009, 10:00 PM

Great piece Zed!!! And man do I need to get one of those Gregoire T AMMO's...Looks awesome on the "Fang" buddy!!!

VazLube · 23 August 2009, 12:04 AM

Beautiful! Both of 233 and 186 are winners!

R1@160@alltimes · 23 August 2009, 12:26 AM

Beautiful watch....I'm lusting for a PAM

m_reign · 23 August 2009, 02:35 AM

Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing

Zed · 23 August 2009, 05:29 PM

Thank you Guys.... i am wearing it today... she is a beauty...

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Interesting, thanks Zed. I was curious because I have a 318 coming my way and I was wondering if it will be something to hold on too, not eventually flip like I do with most of my watches. The 318 only has 150 made, very low number even for a Pam, and no more will ever be made.

the 318 is not one to flip, in my opinion, the price has gone up a bit already.. i would try and find out why it was issued, what is the occasion??

Zed · 23 August 2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Great piece Zed!!! And man do I need to get one of those Gregoire T AMMO's...Looks awesome on the "Fang" buddy!!!

u need to go for it Joe... honestly.. since i put it on the 233 i could not take it off.... its been on since...

Zed · 23 August 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

BEAUTIFUL!!! I like the look of the caseback!!!

I know Hero.. i feel like wearing it back to front..the detail on it is amazing, the dome, the engraving and shiny for raised and matt for engraved is stunning...

Changmaisausage · 23 August 2009, 09:31 PM

Stop taking pictures of your wathes in my garden. Nice watches though

Zed · 23 August 2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

Stop taking pictures of your wathes in my garden. Nice watches though

when you stop smoking in my garden.. i'll stop taking pictures in urs.......

John Batista · 25 August 2009, 02:52 AM

Nice Arktos.....

sushisummo · 25 August 2009, 03:58 AM

Very COOL and very different.......

Gerry62 · 24 January 2016, 10:19 PM

wonderful experience

Travelller · 25 January 2016, 11:01 AM

Congrats, looks awesome!

T4S

22 August 2009, 01:40 AM	#1
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	PAM 186 - Special Edition Hi Guys... This is a watch you do not see everyday... here she is.. one of my favourates and this is why.. because for me it represents a lot of soul.... and demonstrates Panerais's Engineering Might and its ability to cater for the best...... Mike Horn (a great South African modern day explorer, Chris must be pleased) started testing Panerai watches in 2001.. he planned a trip to treck the Antarktic and Panerai designed a special watch for him. it was AMAGNETIC where all the components would not get effected by the magnetic field and it also had special fluids as to operate on extream temperature.. Mike horn wore the watch during his trip and said at under -70deg C, all his sophisticated instruments froze on him with the exception to the Panerai ARKTOS. the Pam 92 ARKTOS was issued as limited edition of 500 in 2004.. after the first stage of the treck Mike asked for the watch to be modified to have the GMT function... Panerai then quickly modified the watch and sent it to him... hence the new special edition ARKTOS GMT PAM186 (special, not limited, only 500 were made too).. many ppl confuse the two watches (just like i did for a while)..... Here are the photos taken this afternoon of my beloved 186 with OEM Croc.. followed by a bit of Montana.. hope you like it... Here are some photos with the 233.....

22 August 2009, 05:29 AM	#4
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Great watch Zed and thanks for the history lesson, very cool information. The caseback on that watch looks amazing, your a lucky guy. Just curious if you have noticed the prices on them rising due to the limited number produced? __________________ My grails:

22 August 2009, 08:46 AM	#6
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Very nice Zed, I love the caseback too!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

22 August 2009, 08:48 AM	#7
lm21 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: DFW Watch: Breitling+Rolex Posts: 216	awesome... ...nice pics of some beautiful watches!

22 August 2009, 11:41 AM	#9
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Zed, you have the two great Panerais! I have been following the Arktos but didn't know the history behind it. THANKS! __________________ too much into watches...

22 August 2009, 01:51 AM	#2
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Beautiful!!!! Would it be possible to get shot of the two of them on their sides next to each other? I am curious to see how much higher the 186 sits but that may indeed be a new must have for me! Is the fluid only in the back of the watch or is it through the entire watch like some of the oil filled diver watches.

22 August 2009, 04:17 PM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	BEAUTIFUL!!! I like the look of the caseback!!!

22 August 2009, 10:00 PM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Great piece Zed!!! And man do I need to get one of those Gregoire T AMMO's...Looks awesome on the "Fang" buddy!!!

23 August 2009, 12:04 AM	#12
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	Beautiful! Both of 233 and 186 are winners!

23 August 2009, 12:26 AM	#13
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Beautiful watch....I'm lusting for a PAM __________________

23 August 2009, 02:35 AM	#14
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing

23 August 2009, 09:31 PM	#18
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Stop taking pictures of your wathes in my garden. Nice watches though __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

25 August 2009, 02:52 AM	#20
John Batista "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: S. Florida Posts: 383	Nice Arktos.....

25 August 2009, 03:58 AM	#21
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Very COOL and very different....... __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

24 January 2016, 10:19 PM	#22
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,217	wonderful experience

25 January 2016, 11:01 AM	#23
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,078	Congrats, looks awesome! T4S __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

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