Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 297

"The Vintage Platinum 123" Bell & Ross, No. 08/99, Ref. 123 JH2. Made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in the early 2000s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with jump hours, power-reserve indication and a Bell & Ross buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back and crown, domed sapphire crystal. D. Bi-color matte silver and gray with painted radial Arabic numerals, apertures for the jump-hours at 12 and the up-and-down indication at 6. M. Cal. 2892-2, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 12 mm.