Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2015
LOT 269
CHOPARD LIBYA 40TH ANNIVERSARY WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Chopard, Genève, No. 1528126, Ref. 1278. Made in 2009 to mark Colonel Gaddafi's 40 years in power. Fine and unusual, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with center seconds and a Chopard 18K white gold buckle.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,200 - 8,300
Sold: CHF 8,750
Two-body, polished, the bezel set with round white diamonds, straight lugs, back with 6 screws and engraved "Libya 1.9.2009", sapphire crystal. Gloss black painted with a map of Africa in green highlighting Libya in red and orange and "40" in gold. White gold feuille hands. Rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |