Contemporary Limited Edition and Mode...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

LOT 78

Corum, "Admiral's Cup" Anniversary Edition, 1990's. Fine and unusual, water-resistant, dodecagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Corum buckle. C. two body, solid, polished, brushed bevelled bezel, stepped lugs, transparent back with screws. D. gold and engraved with a racing scene of three yachts, enameled maritime flags as indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. gilt brass, engraved with yachting symbols, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 7,500 - 8,500

C. two body, solid, polished, brushed bevelled bezel, stepped lugs, transparent back with screws. D. gold and engraved with a racing scene of three yachts, enameled maritime flags as indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. gilt brass, engraved with yachting symbols, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Admiral's Cup This watch takes its name from one of the most famous yacht races in the world: The Mumm Admiral's Cup won in 1991 by the three Corum yachts in the French team. Instead of numbers, the watch has maritime flags on its dial.