Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 272
Mido No 261492, made for Bugatti in the 1930's. Very fine and historical, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a Bugatti radiator grill, produced in circa 10 examples, with 18K yellow and white gold bracelet "a mailles" . Private watch of Ettore Bugatti, with a letter of authentification of Michel Bugatti, son of Ettore.
HKD 310,000 - 350,000
USD 40,000 - 45,000
C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs top winder, at 12 o 'clock, red enamel medallion bearing the initials E.B. D. grey with the grill design with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7" ' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.
