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Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 612

Corum "Admiral's Cup", Ref. 89.430.21 V 585. Produced in the 1990's, sold on January 15, 2003. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, dodecagonal 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, and stainless steel Corum integrated bracelet decorated with yellow gold rims on the links and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

CHF 1,450 - 7,395

C. three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, case back with four screws, yellow gold band and winding-crown, stainless steel case, flat bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens . D. off-white lacquered with polychrome enameled maritime flags for the hours, aperture for the date. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1160, rhodium-plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

The Admiral's Cup was created in 1957 by sir Myles Wyatt, Admiral of the RORC. (ORC - Offshore Rating Council, formerly RORC). This race is considered as the World Championship of the Offshore Racing. Each Nation presents 3 boats for a series of regattas along the coast and off-shore: 6 races consisting in the Channel race (200 miles in the Channel and back to Cowes), two olympic triangles in Christchurch Bay, one coast race along the Solent, the Fastnet and one race of 40 miles in East Solent.In 1989, this race became the "Champagne Mumm Admiral's Cup", won in 1991 by the three Corum yachts in the French Team. Instead of numbers, the watch bears maritime flags on its dial.