The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 321

Vintage Chronograph Wempe, Chronometerwerke Hamburg, No. 24/30, case No. 124. Made in a limited edition of 30 pieces, circa 2005. Very fine and rare, "vintage-style" 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, enamel dial, visible hand-engraved movement and an 18K yellow gold Wempe buckle. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished, wide curved bezel, stepped concave lugs, flat band, spherical winding crown, transparent snap-on back, sapphire crystals. D. White enamel with black Arabic numerals and red 12, outer minute track concentric with fifths of a second divisions with Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Black feuille hands. M. 14''', hand-engraved gilt, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, visible steel chronograph work. Dial and case signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.