Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 139

Gerald Genta - Yelow Gold & Diamond ?Pink Panther? Gérald Genta, Genève, "Pink Panther," case No. 26892, Ref. 2460.7. Made in the 1980s. Fine and unusual, octagonal, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's quartz wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold Gérald Genta tubular link bracelet and deployant clasp. Accompanied by 4 extra links.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,500 - 11,000 / CHF 10,500 - 16,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, bezel and eight overhanging segments set with 48 round diamonds, "Vendôme" type lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Mother-of-pearl with printed minute track, in the center a polychrome portrait of the Pink Panther cartoon character indicating the time with his mobile arms. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 27 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length: 160 mm plus 4 links.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The animated Pink Panther character was created by Fritz Freleng and first appeared in 1964 in the United Artists cartoon films. According to the owner Gerald Genta did not have permission from United Artists to use the Pink Panther likeness in his watches and this model was promptly removed, with few examples being sold.