Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 780

CHRONOSWISS SIRIUS LION HEART CLOISONNE ENAMEL DIAL, PIECE UNIQUE FOR MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION Chronoswiss, Sirius Lion Heart, Ref. CH-6721RE-3. Fine and unique, large 18K red gold wristwatch with guilloche enamel dial representing a lion. Accompanied by fitted box and Certificate.

CHF 25,000 - 45,000

HKD 215,000 - 300,000 / USD 26,500 - 47,000

Solid 21-part case in red gold (18-karat), polished; sapphire crystal with antireflective coating; solid onion-shaped crown; fully threaded, screw-in back with sapphire crystal with antireflective coating; screwed strap-lugs with patented Autobloc system; water-resistant to 3 atmospheres. Solid 18K gold dial embellished with guilloche details performed by hand and on top of the guilloche, enameled by hand (dial enameled in several parts, cloisonné); gold-plated hands. ETA 6498, manually wound; individualized modification: skeletonized by hand; Ø 16½''' (36.6 mm); 17 jewels; Incabloc shock absorber; ca. 40-hour power reserve; 2.5 Hz. 18,000 A/h (semi-oscillations); Glycydur screw-balance; Nivarox 1 flat balance-spring; polished lever, escape-wheel and screws; elaborately and manually skeletonized and engraved base plate, gear-train bridges and balance-clock; polished steel screws; crown wheel and ratchet wheel.


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Case: 1

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Movement: 1*

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Dial: 1-01

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Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 44 mm. THICKNESS 11.10 mm. STRONG AS A LION'S HEART Chronoswiss presents One-of-a-kind Sirius Lion Heart for a noble cause Shared sorrow is half the sorrow, shared joy is double the joy - especially when you can share the joy with children. To help make the dreams of seriously ill children come true, Chronoswiss has created an exquisite and unique watch, the Sirius Lion Heart, which is dedicated to those children who must face their difficult fate with the courage of a lion. All profits from the sale at auction of this remarkably unique piece will go entirely to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Switzerland. This commitment to children is a tradition at Chronoswiss. The brand has supported charity organizations like the World Childhood Foundation established by Queen Sylvia of Sweden and the Initiative Horizon e.V. time