Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 253

CVSTOS TOURBILLON CHALLENGE R 50 TITANIUM Cvstos, Geneve, Tourbillon, Challenge R 50, No. 004 Ti. Made circa 2007. Fine and unusual, large, curved tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, titanium wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon, black plasma-treated movement and a black rubber Cvstos strap with stainless steel double deployant clasp

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, the sides with recessed slotted decoration, hooded lugs with titanium screwed bars, screw-down crown, transparent case back with four screws, non-reflective sapphire crystals. D. Transparent with applied steel indexes and luminous dots on an outer black reserve, sector for the 3 x 20 seconds display at 6. Luminous polished steel epée hands. M. Cal. 016, black plasma-treated, 21 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute flying tourbillon, three arm red cage, monometallic balance with timing screws, adjusted to all positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 50 x 58 mm. THICKNESS 17 mm