Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2015
SVEND ANDERSEN REF. KA8631 KRONE LE MARQUIS WHITE GOLD Andersen, Genève, Krone LE Marquis, No. 50 / 50, Ref. KA8631. Made in a limited edition of 50 pieces circa 2005. Very fine and unusual, large, 18K white gold wristwatch with a "Marquetry" dial and an 18K white gold Krone buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and Certificate of Origin.
Two-body, solid, polished, hooded lugs, flat bezel, transparent snap-on case back, sapphire crystals. Marquetry (pieces of veneer), concentric wood dial. White 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.