The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 421

Navigator?s White Ensign, Black and Red Cardinal Buoys Version Arnold & Son, Swiss, ?7-days White Ensign?, No. 040/250, Ref. 1WEBS.30BA.K02B. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces. Fine, large, 7-day going, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with second-time-zone, power-reserve, Daylight Saving Time (DST) correction scale, date and a black rubber strap with stainless steel Arnold buckle. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel with serrated edge, lapidated lugs, the side of the case engraved ?White Ensign?, crown at 2 o?clock for rotating the inner DST correction and secondtime- zone scale, screwed-down crown at 3 o?clock for hand and date setting, transparent back with 7 screws and engraved border, sapphire crystals. D. Black and red with applied luminous steel indexes, outer red minute track, inclined rotating outer scale for the second-time-zone and DST correction, subsidiary seconds, power-reserve indication, date aperture with cyclops lens. Luminous steel epee hands, the hour hand with red tip extended to the outer scale. M. Cal. A294E, rhodium-plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 14 mm.