Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 82
GUBELIN IPSO - MATIC TRIPLE DATE MOON PHASES Gübelin, Lucerne, case No. 151475. Made circa 1960s. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and a 14K yellow gold mesh bracelet with engraved clasp "MM."
USD 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,800 - 6,700
Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, lyre lugs, 4 adjusters in the band, snap-on case back engraved: M.M to L.S. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and Roman 12, outer minute track, concentric graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |