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New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 208

Vulcain White Gold Imperial Gong Vulcain, Swiss, Tourbillon - Alarm, No. 07/12, Ref. 30311.066. Made in a limited edition of 12 pieces circa 2008. Fine, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with alarm, one minute flying tourbillon regulator and an 18K white gold Vulcain buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin and instructions.

C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, reeded band, fluted lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, crown at 3 for hand and alarm-hand setting, button at 2 for alarm on/off setting, sapphire crystals. D. Guilloche sterling silver with applied white gold faceted dart indexes and printed Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, apertures for the striking alarm hammer at 12, the striking mechanism with alarm setting dial at 3 and the flying tourbillon carriage with it?s integral subsidiary second hand at 9. Luminous white gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. V-30, manual winding, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, cage with 3 equidistant polished steel arms, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Property of a Mid-West Collector