Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 249
Maurice Lacroix
Ref. MP 7018, retrograde date, power-reserve indication, retrograde AM-PM indication; “Masterpiece Double Rétrograde”; stainless steel
Ref. MP 7018, retrograde date, power-reserve indication, retrograde AM-PM indication; “Masterpiece Double Rétrograde”; stainless steel
EUR 2,300 - 4,600
USD 2,800 - 5,500 / HKD 21,300 - 42,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by eight screws, silver colour guilloché (engine-turned) dial with applied stainless steel Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• Retrograde (fly-back) instantaneous date of the month (half-circle graduation at 6 o’clock)
• 48-hour power-reserve indication (sector at 3 o’clock)
• Retrograde (fly-back) diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) indication (half-circle graduation at 12 o’clock)
• Two-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the rectangular push-piece located on the case-band at 2 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Maurice Lacroix, Switzerland
Model “Masterpiece Double Rétrograde”
Reference MP 7018
Year circa 2005
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. AO 33483
Bracelet black leather ML strap; stainless steel ML deployant clasp
Caliber ML 100 (based on Unitas ETA 6497-1, 16’’’ ½), adjusted 5 positions
Dimensions 49.9 x 43.5 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box and outer box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU