Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 18
SWATCH DIAPHANE ONE, CAROUSSEL Swatch, "Diaphane One," No. 0534/2222. Made in a limited edition of 2,222 examples in 2001. Fine and rare, water-resistant, translucent plastic, high-tech aluminum and diamond wristwatch with 30-minute revolving escapement and an aluminum Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,500
Three-body, transparent case back with 8 screws and a diamond (VVS, Top Wesselton, ca. 0,075 ct), hooded lugs, sapphire crystals. Transparent with outer steel ring dial with engraved Arabic numerals, concentric skeletonized revolving center cage housing the wheel train, escapement and balance, completing one full revolution every 30 minutes, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized feuille hands. Cal A 93.001, rhodium-plated and skeletonized, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating, flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: -01 |
HANDS Original |