Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 89
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS WORLD TIME TRAVELER ALARM YELLOW GOLD Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, "Traveler," No. 322 / 398. Made in a limited edition of 398 pieces in 1997. Fine and elegant, "World Time," center seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with alarm and an 18K yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, hang tag and booklet.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 23,500 - 39,000 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: USD 5,750
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bidirectional revolving bezel engraved with the names of 37 cities in the world, "Vendôme" type lugs, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. Ivory color with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, concentric minute/seconds track with luminous dots, inner revolving disc for the alarm feature. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 911, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |