Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 175

Franck Muller, Genève, Endurance 24 Chronograph, No. 11, 1990's.Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers, leather strap and 18K yellow gold buckle.

USD 13,000 - 15,000

C. three body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, sapphire crystal, engraved on case back with Franck Muller race car. D. orange and black with Arabic tritium-coated numerals displayed on a 24-hour scale, auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minute register. 'Alpha' tritium-coated blued steel hands. M. rhodium plated, 18 jewels, 'fausses côtes' decoration, lever escapement, bimetallic balance with micrometric screw, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 1

As new

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Franck Muller is the official watch of the Le Mans 24 hour car race held annually in Le Mans, France. This this wristwatch is the first edition of the 'Endurance 24', indicating the time on a 24 hour scale. It is produced in a limited edition of 750 pieces in gold.