Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 414
Platinum Minute-Repeater Tourbillon Franck Muller, Geneve, "Cintree Curvex Repetition Tourbillon" No. 09, Ref. 7880 RM T. Sold circa 2007. Very fine and very rare, large, curved tonneau-shaped, platinum wristwatch with visible one-minute flying tourbillon regulator, minute repeater, retrograde repeater indicator and an 18K white gold Franck Muller buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.
USD 80,000 - 100,000
EUR 62,000 - 80,000 / CHF 95,000 - 120,000
C. Two-body, heavy, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Guilloché silver and translucent laquered with black enamel arabic numerals, outer minute track, aperture for the flying tourbillion cage at 6, slide for the minute repeat, retrograde minute repeater indicator. Blued steel pear and double-feuille hands. M. ?First quality?, rhodium-plated, hand engraved, arched rectangular, 32 jewels, lateral lever escapement with oneminute flying tourbillon regulator, 2 serpentine arm gilt cage, monometallic balance with timing screws, adjusted to all positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 50 x 36 mm. Thickness 14.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |