100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 364

Corum, 'Admiral's Cup', Anniversary Edition, No. 12. Produced in 1996.Fine and unusual, water-resistant, dodecagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied byan 18K yellow gold Corum buckle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,800

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, faceted bezel, stepped lugs, transparent case back with screws. D. goldand engraved with a racing scene of three yachts, enameled nautical signal flags as hours indexes. 'Bâton' yellowgold hands. M. 9''', gilt brass, engraved with yachting symbols, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallicbalance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Produced in 1996, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Corum.Admiral's Cup : this watch takes its name of the most famous yacht races in the world: The Mumm Admiral's Cup, wonin 1991 by the three Corum yachts in the French Team. Instead of numbers, the watch has maritime flags on its dial.