Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 318
Limited Edition, Grande Date Aventurine Jaquet Droz, Genève, "Hommage Genève 1784," "Grande Date," Numerus Clausus No. 4/8, Ref. J016934205. Made in a limited edition of 8 examples in 2006. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with aventurine dial, large date and an 18K white gold Jaquet Droz buckle. Accompanied by its original fitted box and warranty certificate / instruction booklet.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,200 - 9,500 / CHF 9,000 - 14,000
Sold: USD 9,600
C. Three-piece, polished, transparent case back, rounded band and bezel, curved concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Aventurine, silver with eccentric dial painted radial Roman numerals, double digit date aperture. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 2653G.4 (base FP 1153), rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber self-compensating flat balance spring, twin barrels, 18K white gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |