Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...
New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998
LOT 154
Corum, Meteorite Zagami, No. 16, 1990's. Rare and interesting self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with date, fitted box and certificate.
USD 14,000 - 16,000
C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel, hooded stepped lugs, dedicated back. D. made of stony meteorite with outer copper ring bearing the graduation for the clays of the month. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. mechanical with automatic winding. Case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch is part of a limited edition of 38 examples, in
platinum, made in the 1990's.
The dial of this watch is matte of Zagami stony meteorite found
on 3 October 1962.
- Impact point: 11° 44' N., - 7° 05' E., Katsina Province, Nigeria,
on 3 October 1962.
- Origin: Planet Mars.
- Scientific classification: achondrite - SNC meteorite group.
The Zagami meteorite belongs to the very rare sub-group of
meteorites called SNC, the rarest of the stony meteorites. The
direct impact of a large meteorite on Mars can propel surface
material so fast that it escapes the martian gravitational field, can
be attracted to the earth's atmosphere and land on its surface.