Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 412

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Three-time zones, Tourbillon", No. 1, Ref. 4031.7. Produced inthe 1990's.Very fine and rare, octagonal, three-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and onyx gentleman's wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, date, strap decorated with six hexagonal platinum bars and a Gerald Genta platinum deployant clasp.

C. three-body, solid, entirely engraved, polished and transparent case back with screws, numbered and signed on the lugs, laurel leef engraved stepped bezel, central hexagonal lugs, and strap bars decoration, 2 onyx-set push-buttons at 7 and 11 to correct the 2 additional time zones, sapphire crystals. D. black with luminous round indexes, three auxiliary mother-of-pearl chapter rings; two for the extra time zones and the third for the seconds and the date. Luminous white gold "Epée" hands. M.al. 134, hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, laterallever escapement with one minute tourbillon regulator and GG-styled polished steel tourbillon bridge, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.