Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001
LOT 43
Universal Genève, No. 1444496. Produced circa 1950.Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and cloisonné enamel gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 2,600 - 2,800
C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, concave lugs. D. polychrome cloisonné enamel representing the Arabian Peninsula, a palm tree and a mosque, surrounded by a pink gold plain reserve with dedication in Arabic characters. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 139, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 4 - 10 - 01 |
Notes
Charles Poluzzi, 20th Century enameller and painter on enamel, specializes in champlevé and cloisonné landscapes in the Geneva style of 1750 to 1830. He creates dials for Patek Philippe, Universal, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin.