Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 98

Swatch, "Platinum No. 10579", patented in 1993. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a blue leather strap and steel Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a fitted metal box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, hooded lugs. D. Gold and blue, skeletonized in the center, outer dark blue ring dial with painted fancy Roman numerals, concentric, gold ring dial with stars, the sun and sun rays. Yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 2840 P, rhodiumplated, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 11 mm.