Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 21, 2018
LOT 97
FRANCK MULLER REF. 8001 WHITE GOLD AND DIAMONDS PIECE UNIQUE Very fine and extremely rare, self-winding, 18K white gold diamond-set wristwatch with chronograph and ruby-set dial with Bathing Ape logo.
HKD 400,000 - 500,000
CHF 48,500 - 60,500 / USD 51,500 - 64,500
Sold: HKD 475,000
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Franck Muller
Model Conquistador
Reference Ref. 8001 CC D CD KING
Year Made circa 2002
Bracelet 18K white gold Franck Muller diamond-set Bracelet with concealed deployant clasp
Dimensions 39 x 47 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Accessories Certificate of origin
Notes
The present lot, manufactured by Franck Muller, is a piece unique likely made upon a special request from NIGO, a Japanese fashion designer who is best known for his streetwear Brand - A Bathing Ape, or BAPE. He is also the DJ of the Japanese hip hop group Teriyaki Boyz. This special watch inherits the signature tonneau-shaped case from the Conquistador collection of Franck Muller, and features the logo of A Bathing Ape at 6 o'clock, further enhanced with diamond-set case and ruby pavé-set dial.