Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 09, 2022
LOT 271
Van Cleef & Arpels
Ref. 81221, centre-seconds, alarm, World Time; limited edition of 398 pieces; “Traveler”; 18K yellow gold
HKD 34,000 - 51,000
EUR 3,900 - 5,800 / CHF 4,000 - 6,000 / USD 4,400 - 6,600
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with snap-on case-back, “Vendôme”-type lugs; silver colour dial with centre-seconds and two horological complications:
· World Time (fluted bidirectional revolving bezel engraved with the names of 37 major cities of the World)
· Alarm (winding and setting on the central revolving dial by the crown at 2 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris
Model “Traveler”
Reference 81221
Year 1997
Case No. 13 038
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet brown leather VCA strap
Buckle 18K yellow gold VCA buckle
Diameter 36 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 911 (based on Jaeger-LeCoultre, Le Sentier, Vallée de Joux), adjusted to 3 positions
Height 43.7 mm.
Width 36 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box (fair condition)
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.