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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 166
Platinum Octo Tourbillon Gerald Genta, Genève, ?Octo One-Minute Flying Tourbillon?, Ref. OTR.Y.76, No.78. Made circa 2005. Very fine and rare, large octagonal cased, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and tantalium wristwatch with visible flying one-minute tourbillon on 18K white gold Gerald Genta deployant buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.
USD 70,000 - 90,000
EUR 55,000 - 70,000 / CHF 82,000 - 105,000
C. Three-piece, polished and brushed, sculpted octagonal center to faceted straight down-turned lugs, transparent reverse with 8 bolts, tantalium bezel, sapphire crystals, knurled winding crown with hawk?seye cabochon. D. Gold octagonal guilloché dial with applied red and black cloisonné enamel, white enamel Arabic numerals, quarter minutes, outer white minute track, octagonal aperture for tourbillon carriage. Pierced white gold dauphine hands.M. Cal. GG 9051, rhodiumplated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 56 jewels, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 43 mm x 48 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |