Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 114
?Serpente Nasuto? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève. Made for Bulgari in 10 examples in 1968, sold only in the Vacheron & Constantin, Genève boutique. Exceptionally fine and important, rare and important gold, multi-colored enamel and diamond-set snake armband, of flexible coiled design, the head with concealed watch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
HKD 250,000 - 300,000
EUR 26,000 - 32,000 / USD 32,000 - 38,000
C. Realistically modeled as a serpent, the body formed from 80 individual sprung and articulated gold sections modeled as scales, each scale randomly enameled in green and red, the head set with two white diamonds as the eyes with realistic mouth and forked tongue, hinged to reveal the dial. D. Silvered, applied yellow gold baton markers. Yellow gold ? bâton? hands. M. Cal. 1426/p, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 3 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flatbalance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
