100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 359

Frank Muller 'Endurance 24', No. 01.Produced in 1995 on limitted edition of500 pieces.Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainlesssteel gentleman's wristwatch with roundbutton chronograph, register, 42 hoursautonomy.Accompanied by a dark blue crocodilestrap and a stainless steel Franck Mullerbuckle. Accompanied by original box andcertificate.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screweddown case back with the design of theFranck Muller's Mc Laren 53 racing car.D. orange with painted dark blue Arabicnumerals in 24 hours, auxiliary seconds and30 minutes register dials, dark blue outerring for the 1/5 second graduation.'Lozenge' tritium-coated hands. M. Cal.7000, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes'decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement,monometallic balance adjusted totemperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

The 'Endurance 24' edition is produced in1985, in order to celebrate the participation ofFranck Muller, sponsoring two McLaren carsthat took part in 'Les 24 heures du Mans' carrace.