Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 74

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT REF. FC 930 DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE "ROYAL HEARTBEAT" LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD Frederique Constant, Genève, "Royal Heartbeat," No. 05/88, Ref. FC- 930x4HD8. Made in a limited edition of 88 pieces in the 2000s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with diamond-set bezel and pavé-diamond dial with sapphire hour markers, visible escapement and an 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted wooden Frederique Constant box, hang-tag, Certificate and instruction manual.

CHF 12,000 - 18,000

HKD 100,000 - 150,000 / USD 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 17,500

Three-body, polished, curved band and VVS white diamond-set bezel, curved lugs, transparent case back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals. Pavé diamond with sapphire hour indexes, large aperture to view the escapement. Blued steel poire hands. Cal. FC930/935, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40.5 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.