Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014

LOT 241

CORUM REF. 055.182.69 BACKINGHAM TIGER LIMITED EDITION DIAMOND AND WHITE GOLD Corum, Swiss, ''Backingham Tiger'' No. 1741393, limited No. 18/50, Ref. 055.182.69. Made in a limited edition of 50 pieces circa 2012. Fine and rare, large, square, diamond and 18K white gold wristwatch with 18K white gold Corum buckle. Accompanied by the original fake tiger fur round case, warranty card(blank), certificate and instruction booklet.

HKD 120,000 - 170,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000 / CHF 14,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 162,500

Two-body, solid, polish, square-shaped, bezel set with 70 diamonds, fooded lugs, winding crown set with bule sapphire, sapphire crystal. Painted tiger and engraved mother of pearl. Black oxidized baton hands. 9''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance , shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 37 mm. THICKNESS 8 mm. Lot 238 to 248: Property of distinguished Hong Kong gentleman.