Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 41
BLANCPAIN TIME ZONE DAY/NIGHT STEEL Blancpain, "Time Zone, Day/Night," No. 1194. Made circa 2001. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel wristwatch with day/night indication, date and a stainless steel Blancpain deployant clasp. Accompanied by a the original fitted box, certificate and manual.
USD 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 19,000 - 35,000 / CHF 2,400 - 4,300
Sold: USD 4,000
Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, domed sapphire crystal. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and second time zone at 12, apertures for the day/ night indication and date. Luminous steel epée hands. Cal. 5L60, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |