The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 101

Hommage Marine Flying Tourbillon Roger Dubuis, Horloger Genèvois, "Hommage Marine Tourbillon", No. 09/28, Ref. HO43 03 5 N1R.7A. Made in a limited edition of 28 pieces, circa 2005. Very fine, large, water-resistant, 18K white gold, "carré lobé" wristwatch with visible one-minute flying tourbillon regulator, powerreserve indication, date and an 18K white gold Roger Dubuis deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel with faceted decoration, triple lugs and screwed bars, back with 8 screws and aperture for viewing the tourbillon, sapphire crystals, coaxial button in the crown for advancing the date. D. Mother of pearl with large black painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, off-center aperture for the flying tourbillon, aperture for the date, sector for the powerreserve. Polished white gold épée and pear hands, blued steel seconds hand on the tourbillon. M. RD Caliber 03, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 28 jewels, flying tourbillon beating at 21,600 vph, three equidistant-arm steel carriage, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance with timing scews, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.