Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 116

GÉRALD GENTA, REF. OQM.Y.60, OCTO PERPETUAL CALENDAR MOON PHASE Gérald Genta, Genève, ?Octo Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase?, No. 57, case No. 120310, Ref. OQM.Y.60. Made circa 2006. Very fine and rare, large, octagonal cased, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K white gold Gérald Genta deployant clasp. Accompanied by a box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, octagonal body, faceted straight downturned lugs, transparent back with 8 bolts, sapphire crystals, beaded winding crown with hawk?s eye cabochon. D. Gold inlaid with red cloisonné enamel stripes, subsidiary dials for the date, the day of the month and for the moon phase. Pierced white gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. GG 7080, rhodiumplated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions, self-compensating fl at balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 43 mm x 44 mm. Thickness 12 mm.