Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 8

Swatch, "Platinum 12999". Produced in a limited edition in 1993. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wrist- watch with a blue leather strap and stainless steel buckle. Accompanied by a heavy, square, polished metal fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, hooded lugs. D. gold and blue, skele- tonized in the center, outer dark blue ring dial with painted fancy Roman numerals for the 24 hours, concentric gold ring dial with stars, the sun and sunrays. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 2840 P, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock- absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.