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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 556
"José Carreras, Ref. 161248-0001" Chopard, "José Carreras", No. 196/250, case No. 411730, Ref. 161248-0001. Made in a limited edition of 250 examples in 1997. This watch is no longer in production. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Chopard buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,000 - 3,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 3,540
C. Two-body, solid, polished, back engraved with the façade of Wiener Staatsoper and the signature of the tenor, domed sapphire crystal. D. White with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, sunk auxiliary seconds, central field with pattern of musical notes. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 891/2, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, 21K gold segment rotor mounted on ball bearing. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 38.5 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm. From the Collection of a Spanish Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |