Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 356

Franck Muller, Genève, "Endurance 24", No. 34, Ref. 2880En. Produced in a limited edition of 50 examples in 1999.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, 24 hourdial and an 18K yellow gold Franck Muller buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, screwed-down case back decorated with the design of a "Franck Muller" racingcar and signed "Endurance 24", domed sapphire crystal. D. orange with Arabic luminous numerals graduated to 24 hours, auxiliary dialsfor the seconds and the 30-minute register. Luminous blued steel "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1870, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, ?faussescôtes? decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring,micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.