The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 288

Esprit Vincent Calabrese, ?Esprit?. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and unusual, hand-made, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with visible in-line movement. To be sold without reserve

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,500 / USD 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,800

C. Two-body, polished, curved bezel and band, flared gadrooned lugs, transparent back with 6 screws, mirrorpolished inner band, back winder, sapphire crystals. D. Blued steel épée hands. M. 18K gold, Cal. E6, handengraved double Y-shaped plates, linear wheel train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 01

HANDS Original

Notes

Vincent Calabrese?s watches are made entirely by hand. The movement is made of 18K gold.