Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 185

Harry Winston, No. 050, 1990's.Very fine, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date, leather strap and Harry Winston deployant buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

USD 9,000 - 10,000

C. two body, 'Empire' style, solid, polished and brushed, lobed central and mobile lugs, transparent case back. D. brushed silver with 4 raised arched brushed silver plates with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and the 30 minute registers, aperture for the date. 'Bâton' white gold hands. M. cal. 1185, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compesating flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The Sultan of Brunei presented this wristwatch to the current owner as a gift. The two played polo together.This wristwatch is part of a limited edition of 100 examples only. The movement comprises 340 hand assembled parts. It is part of 'The Premier' edition. The lugs of this watch were inspired by the classical archway at the entrance of the Harry Winston Fifth Avenue salon.