Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 455
FRANCK MULLER BI-RETROGRADE CHRONOGRAPH Franck Muller, Geneve, "Master of Complications" No. 15. "Bi-Retro" Ref. 7000 CC B. Produced circa 2000. Fine and unusual, self-winding, stainless steel bi-retrograde wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30-minute register, with a stainless steel Franck Muller folding clasp.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,700 - 5,100 / CHF 5,500 - 7,500
Sold: USD 5,280
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, reeded band, sloped bezel, large concave and straight lugs with faux screwed bars. D. Guilloche black with plain matte silver elliptic ring on the left for the retrograde 60 seconds, on the right for the retrograde 30-minute register in black Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second scale with red 5 minute intervals. Luminous blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. FM 7000 B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, micrometer regulator, platinum rotor segment Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 14 mm. From The Arman Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |