Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 388
?Ebony? Gucci, Paris, ?Ebony?, made circa 1950. Very rare and unusual, 18K yellow gold and Ebony gentleman?s wristwatch with an integrated gold and ebony bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,500 - 3,200
C. Two-body, polished, ebony bezel, flat crystal. D. Ebony. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', signed Alexis Barthelay, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed Gucci, movement and case back signed Alexis Barthelay. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
According to Gucci, only few pieces in gold and ebony have
been produced, every piece exquisitely hand-finished.