Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007
LOT 119
?Presidential Presentation? Longines, Swiss, ?Extra?, No. 4668836. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, keyless, 18K white gold ?Art Deco? presentation dress watch with sapphires. Accompanied by the original fitted box and an original letter documenting the gift of this watch by Peruvian President Sanchez Cerro to his doctor.
USD 2,500 - 3,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,200
C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, case band entirely set with rectangular faceted sapphires, case back inside with dedication dated 1932. D. Matte silver with applied Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold ?poker? hands. M. Cal. 17.95M signed ?Extra?, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator with eccentric cam. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Sanchez Cerro was President of Peru from 1931-1933, overturning the 11-year dictatorship of Augusto B. Leguía after a military coup d'état. He presented this Longines watch to his doctor in thanks for the excellent care he received. Sanchez Cerro was assassinated on April 30, 1933.