Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 25

GERALD GENTA, REF. G.3291.7, SWISS CONFEDERATION ANNIVERSARY WATCH NO. 1 Gérald Genta, No. 1, case No. 55337, Ref. G.3291.7. Made in 1991 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Gérald Genta buckle. Accompanied by a Gerald Genta box.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,375

C. Two-body, polished, transparent case back with 8 screws, wide bezel engraved with the signature and the dates "1291 - 1991", straight lugs with screwed bars, sapphire crystal with 7 facets. D. Mother-of-pearl with 3 red painted Roman numerals and a red-painted section between the 1 and the 5 depicting the Swiss fl ag. Yellow gold bâton hands. M. Cal. 888/1, gold-tone, faussescôtes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, fl at balance-spring, gold rotor with hand-engraved decoration. Dial and case signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original