Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 542

ETERNA, SWITZERLAND, RETAILED BY CARTIER, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 39,700 - 60,000 / USD 5,100 - 7,600 / EUR 4,400 - 6,500 / JPY 810,000 - 1,210,000

Sold: CHF 9,375

A fine and rare, historical, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Eterna, switzerland

Year circa 1965

Movement No. 4792931

Case No. 746

Caliber 1456 U, 21 jewels

Diameter 33

Signature dial, case (with engraving) and movement

Accessories photo of Lester Piggott with HRH Queen Elisabeth II

Notes

Lester Piggott (so called the long fellow) was a horse trainer and professional jockey. During his career he amassed 4493 flat racing victories and 9 Epsom Derby wins, making him one of the greatest flat racer of all times.
The watch is also engraved with the name of the racehorse Merry Madcap who Lester Piggott rode to victory at Newbury in 1964. The watch has further Cartier numbers engraved on the lugs.

Provenance

Former property of Lester Piggott