Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
BUGATTI CALANDRE AUTOMATIC Ettore Bugatti, Swiss, Calandre, Automatic, No. GA 00151. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch in the shape of a Bugatti radiator grill with an 18K yellow gold Ettore Bugatti buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.
C. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished, case back with engraved logo and 5 screws, asymmetric wire lugs, "E.B." logo in red medallion above the 12, top winder, sapphire crystal. D. Textured silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 2000, rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and case signed. Dim. 26 x 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |