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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 430
Ettore Bugatti Mido, No. 3733, case No. 261492. Made in the late 1930?s. Very fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch in the shape of a Bugatti radiator grill with an integrated and textured 18K yellow and white gold bracelet.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / CHF 6,000 - 8,200
Sold: USD 14,400
C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, winding crown at 12, red enamel medallion bearing the initials ?E.B.? D. Engineturned silver with painted Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 9''', 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 3 positions, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |