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.


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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

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 8 mm. Produced to mark COLONEL GADDAFI's 40 years in power, this watch was one of a small number specially ordered probably for presentation at the events held on 1st September 2009.