Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 37

Ikepod Watch Co., Mark Newson Design, No. 0063/9999, "Manatee Chronometer World-Time". Made circa 2000. Fine and unusual, water-resistant, world-time, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel rectangular wristwatch with Ikepod black rubber strap and double deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, brushed, the strap forming the band, case back with blue plastic Manatee symbol, four screws, recessed crown, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with white 24-hour numerals on a black reserve, inner revolving anthracite disc with the names of 24 cities. Luminous white baton hands. M. Cal. based ETA2893, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Crystal and case signed. Dim. 40 x 33 mm. Thickness 10 mm.