Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 54

SVEND ANDERSEN EROS 69 UNIQUE REVERSIBLE EROTIC AUTOMATON WHITE GOLD Andersen Geneve, Eros 69 No. 115. Made circa 2007. Very fine and rare, large, center seconds, 18K white gold erotic wristwatch with polychrome painted erotic automata, hinged reversing mechanism to flip the case and an 18K white gold Andersen buckle. Accompanied by a cylindrical red leather Andersen box with the signature in gold letters, Certificate of Origin and instructions.

USD 25,000 - 40,000

HKD 195,000 - 310,000 / CHF 24,000 - 38,000

Sold: USD 32,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hinged reversing mechanism to flip the case, straight lugs, transparent back to view the automaton, button on the winding crown to activate the automaton, sapphire crystals. D. On one side, white with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. White gold dauphine hands. On the other side, under a sapphire glass, an animated erotic scene with a Chinese theme. M. Manual winding by turning the crown clockwise for the automata, and winding the watch by turning the crown counter-clockwise. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 41 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Svend Anderson produced this unique erotic automaton wristwatch in 2007. It is distinguished by the beautifully painted automaton and the stylized reversible case