Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014

LOT 200

GIRARD PERREGAUX REF. 99720 VINTAGE1945 JACKPOT TOUR BILLON ROSE GOLD Girard Perregaux. Case No 33 OR Made circa 2007. Ref. 99720. Very rare and unique piece. Rose gold, Manual-winding, tourlbillon equipped with slot machine and striking mechanism and 18K pink gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp.

HKD 1,200,000 - 1,500,000

USD 154,000 - 194,000 / CHF 136,000 - 170,000

Sold: HKD 1,830,000

Two-body, polished, stepped bezel, triangular lapidated lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals, the lever for slot machine on the right. Black with applied rose gold large Arabic numerals, outer minute track, inner seconds track, three reels for slot machine at 12 o'clock, one bridge tourbillon at 6 o'clock, carrying the subsidiary seconds hand. Rose gold dauphin hands. Cal. GPFAY08, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and lateral lever escapement in one-minute tourbillon regulator, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 96 hours power reserve.


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Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

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Dial,case and movement signed. DIM. 43mm.x 44mm. THICKNESS 17.5mm. For the first time, this watch combines a Tourbillon and a slot machine equipped with a striking mechanism in perfect protection with the Vintage 1945 case. The vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon illustrates Girard Perregaux's complete mastery in matters of rare and precious timekeepers. It took over four years to create.The magic of the game is set in motion by pulling the handle on the right side. When you pull the lever, it starts the wheels spinning and slowly slides back down. when it has returned approximately two thirds of the way, it activates stoppers, which stop the wheels one by one and synchronically activates the striking mechanism. Each time a wheel stops, a tiny gong is struck internally to chime just like a minute repeater. Each wheels boasts five different symbols and 125 combinations. The chance you can get any three symbols in a row is 1/25. In celebration, the official auction buyer will enjoy a complimentary round trip & stay at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Enjoy: · Round trip flights from Hong Kong to Singapore · A prestigious 2 night stay in a Deluxe room at Marina Bay Sands · Daily breakfast buffet for two at the RISE Restaurant · In room high speed internet access · Private car transportation to and from the airport · VIP tour of Marina Bay Sands with our VIP Hosts · Complimentary Sands Rewards Lifestyle membership · Terms & conditions and Blackout dates apply. · At least 7 days' advance booking is required prior to actual date of stay. This offer is valid till 30 December 2014. Marina Bay Sands is Asia's premier integrated resort, a leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment. With over 2,500 luxurious rooms & suites with sweeping views of Singapore's city skyline and sea, complemented by the best shopping in Asia, world-class Celebrity Chef restaurants, two theatres showcasing Broadway hits, an ArtScience Museum and nightly light & water shows on the Marina Bay. Not to mention the spectacular and instantly recognizable Sands SkyPark with its rooftop infinity pool. ABOUT MARINA BAY SANDS Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants and an outdoor event plaza. Its two theatres showcase a range of leading entertainment performances including world-renowned Broadway shows. Completing the line-up of attractions is ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands which plays host to permanent and marquee exhibitions.