Important Collectors' Wristwtches, Po...

New York, Sep 26, 2007

LOT 144

"Conquistador" Franck Muller, Genève, "Conquistador", Ref. 8005 L SC. Made in 2002. Very fine, tonneau-shaped and curved, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Franck Muller link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws, domed sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with luminous painted radial Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous blued steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. FM 2800, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 39 mm. Thickness 11 mm.