The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 623

Transamerica Franck Muller, Genève, ?Transamerica, Chronograph, Three-Time Zone?, No. 485/500, Ref. Transamerica CCMB. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples circa 2000. Fine and rare, water-resistant, self-winding, three-time zone, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, date and a stainless steel Franck Muller link bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screweddown case back, concave bezel, concave lugs, screwed-down buttons, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolor, white and black with painted luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 9, date at 3 and the two independently adjustable time zone at 12 and 6, outer minute division with red 5 Arabic numerals, outermost seconds division. Luminous blued-steel lozenge hands. M. Rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.