Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 63
SVEND ANDERSEN REF. KA8631 KRONE ART OF WAR YELLOW GOLD Andersen, Genève, Krone, Art of War, No. 07/28, Ref. KA 8631. Made in a limited edition of 28 pieces circa 2005. Very fine and unusual, large, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, "Art of War" dial and an 18K yellow gold Krone buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and Certificate of Origin.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 78,000 - 116,000 / CHF 9,000 - 13,000
Two-body, solid, polished, hooded lugs, flat bezel, transparent snap-on case back, sapphire crystals. Guilloche pink gold with concentric white ring dial, painted black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the date at 6, surrounded by the "Art of War" multi-color champlevé enamel scene depicting ancient tribal warriors. Pink gold spade hands. Cal. Cal. 1920, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, gold rotor with multi-color champlevé enamel scene depicting a warrior on a horse.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |