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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 119

Popeye Gérald Genta, Genève, Ref. G 3158.4. Made in the 1990?s. Fine and unusual, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Gerald Genta double deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, stepped bezel, Vendome type lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Mother-of-pearl with a painted radial Roman numerals, in the center a polychrome depiction of Popeye indicating the time with his mobile arms. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 7 mm.