Mike Horn and Panerai join forces again for the POLE2POLE expedition

　　Top sports watch brandPanerai watchjoins forces with famous Swiss-South African explorer Mike Horn to make history once more with the POLE2POLE project: a circumnavigation of the globe across both poles. The explorer will wear Panerai's new special edition timepiece: LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950 3 DAYS GMT AUTOMATIC TITANIO — 47 mm 3-day power reserve dual time automatic professional diver's titanium watch.

　　On 7 11 2016, Swiss-South African explorer Mike Horn and premier sports watch manufacturer Panerai opened a new chapter in their partnership, with Panerai serving as the official partner for the Pole2Pole expedition. This two-year journey across both polar regions will traverse mountains and seas to complete a circumnavigation of the globe.

　　The brand announced this partnership on the eve of Mike Horn's departure from Cape Town, South Africa for Antarctica, consolidating the long-standing alliance between Horn and Panerai. The brand has previously sponsored the renowned explorer on several extraordinary expeditions, including Arktos (2002–2004), North Pole Winter Expedition (2006), and Pangaea (2008–2012). During the Pangaea journey, Horn sailed to every corner of the world aboard his namesake vessel. He will once again take the helm of Pangaea for a journey alternating between land and sea to explore some of the planet's most remote, uninhabited, and pristine landscapes.

　　Pole2Pole represents the pinnacle of Mike Horn's exploration career, embodying his personal values and philosophy even more than previous expeditions, informed by decades of experience living in harmony with Earth. This unprecedented adventure fully reflects Horn's vision rooted in adventure, the environment, and sharing, inspiring people worldwide to step out of their comfort zones, embrace adventure, and understand the natural laws of the planet we inhabit. At the same time, it promotes environmental protection, calling on all sectors to unite in safeguarding our magnificent natural environment when nature faces severe and imminent crises.

　　Mike Horn and Panerai share the same core values, a deep passion for the vast oceans, and a clear understanding of the importance of preserving our planet, laying a solid foundation for their partnership. Panerai designed an exceptional companion for Horn: the new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Titanio — a 47 mm 3-day power reserve dual time automatic professional diver's titanium watch, engineered to deliver outstanding performance even in the face of the toughest challenges. Limited to 500 pieces, the watch has been tested to withstand any natural condition encountered during Horn's voyage.

　　Robust and reliable, the new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Titanio 3-day power reserve dual time automatic professional diver's titanium watch comes equipped with essential functions, making it not only a trusted companion for an accomplished explorer like Mike Horn, but also indispensable gear for anyone passionate about travel or nature.

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