Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 154
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT TOURBILLON HIGHLIFE PLATINUM Frederique Constant, Genève, "Tourbillon Highlife", No. 8, Ref. FC-800. Made in a limited edition of 99 examples in 2003. Very fine, water-resistant platinum wristwatch with visible one-minute flying tourbillon regulator, date and platinum Frederique Constant buckle.
USD 9,000 - 13,000
HKD 70,000 - 100,000 / CHF 8,300 - 12,000
Sold: USD 13,750
Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel and band, curved lugs, transparent case back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals Matte silver with painted radial black Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds division, subsidiary dial for the date at 12, aperture for the tourbillon at 6. Black "pear" hands Cal. FC-800, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straightline lever escapement with one-minute flying tourbillon regulator, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-11-01 |
Good Slightly worn HANDS Original |