Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, May 21, 2003

LOT 51

Alain Silberstein, France, "Bolido Noir", No. 344/500. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in the late 1990's.Fine and unusual, rectangular curved, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with power reserve sector and date.

C. two-body, polished, transparent case back with screws, mobile and fluted lugs, round, triangular crown with white enamel inlay, sapphire crystal. D. satiné grey with applied steel indexes, up-and-down indication and aperture for the date. "Fancy" red triangular hour and bâton minute hand, "Starfish" yellow sweep seconds hand. M. Cal. BA 370, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 47 mm.