Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 242
GÉRALD GENTA, REF. G4008.4, TOURBILLON, NO.01, 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 150,000 - 250,000
EUR 17,600 - 29,200 / CHF 16,500 - 27,500 / USD 19,400 - 32,200
Sold: HKD 187,500
A very fine, rare, and unusual self-winding wristwatch featuring a white dial, visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, ‘‘Vendôme’’-type lugs with octagonal sides, and a transparent caseback revealing the fully engraved movement.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Gérald Genta
Reference G4008.4
Year circa 1990s
Case No. 46741
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Gerald Genta deployant clasp
Diameter 37mm.
Weight 84gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The GÉRALD GENTA REF. G4008.4, produced in the 1990s and discontinued in early 2000s, is a prestigious timepiece
featuring a 18K yellow gold case with a stepped bezel and octagonal lugs. Its self-winding movement, bears the Seal of
Geneva Quality Mark. The watch’s highlight is a visible one-minute tourbillon regulator with an A-shaped steel frame
under a p olished «GG» s teel bridge.
The dial is white porcelain with painted Roman numerals and a crystal seconds dial with red hand. The transparent case back
reveals a skeletonized, hand-engraved movement. Notably, this particular example bears the case number No. 01, suggesting it may be the first watch produced in this collection. This unique attribute significantly enhances its historical importance and
collectible value.
featuring a 18K yellow gold case with a stepped bezel and octagonal lugs. Its self-winding movement, bears the Seal of
Geneva Quality Mark. The watch’s highlight is a visible one-minute tourbillon regulator with an A-shaped steel frame
under a p olished «GG» s teel bridge.
The dial is white porcelain with painted Roman numerals and a crystal seconds dial with red hand. The transparent case back
reveals a skeletonized, hand-engraved movement. Notably, this particular example bears the case number No. 01, suggesting it may be the first watch produced in this collection. This unique attribute significantly enhances its historical importance and
collectible value.