Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 245
Blancpain "Pièce Unique", 1990's.Very fine and unique, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold "Libertine" gentleman's wristwatch with a two-color gold erotic scene with automatons.
HKD 300,000 - 400,000
USD 40,000 - 50,000
C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, sapphire-crystal back showing an erotic scene with engraved automata representing two young lovers in a lounge. D. white enamel with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. mechanical with manual winding, repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The minute-repeating "Libertine" wristwatch represents a world premier for Blancpain. This watch combines great technical sophistication with traditional watchmaking skills. It took 10'000 hours to develop and complete this masterpiece.Each piece is unique for each erotic scene is different.