Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 445

DEWITT ACADEMIA TOURBILLON DIFFERENTIEL NO. 25/50 PLATINUM DeWitt, Academia, Tourbillon Differentiel, Ref. AC. 8002.20.M958, No. 25/50. Made in a Limited Edition of 50 pieces circa 2006. Very fine and rare, oversized, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with one minute tourbillon, power reserve and an 18K white gold DeWitt double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the certificate of authenticity and a fitted box.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

HKD 400,000 - 480,000 / USD 51,000 - 61,000

Three-body, polished and frosted, notched and stepped bezel, band with Imperial columns, sapphire crystals. Blue with engine-turning, outer ring with Roman numerals, exposed mainspring at 1 and tourbillon carriage at 6. Skeltonized white gold epee hands. Cal. DW 8002, , 24 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with 3-arm polished steel carriage, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 42 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.