Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 111

Corum, Buckingham, Ref. 89.181.20, No. 083, 1980's.Fine and unusual, self-winding, square stainless steel large gentleman's wristwatch with date, leather strap with stainless steel Corum buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 1,300 - 1,600

C. two body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, sapphire-set crown. D. brushed silver with the hours written in French, aperture for the date. 'Bâton' stainless steel hands. M. cal. 2824-2, 25 jewels, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 x 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The Buckingham was first produced in 1981. It is unusual as it is oversized, made to be perfectly molded to the wrist. It was also the first Corum watch to be featured in an advertising campaign.