Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023
LOT 100
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, REF. VCARO44I00, POETIC COMPLICATIONS, BUTTERFLY SYMPHONY, RETROGRADE, 18K WHITE GOLD
HKD 280,000 - 400,000
USD 35,900 - 52,000 / CHF 32,100 - 45,900 / EUR 33,400 - 47,600
An extremely rare and very fine, 18k white gold, manual wind wristwatch with diamond set bezel , black onyx dial feature with the image of Oak (white gold and multi-colour mother of pearl), with retrograde hour and minute indicated by 2 enamelled butterflies.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Model Poetic Complications
Reference VCARO44I00
Year 2014-2015
Case No. HH37245-3480172
Bracelet leather strap with 18K white gold diamond set VCA buckle
Diameter 38mm
Caliber 846
Weight 81gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories blank certificate
Notes
The “Butterfly Symphony” case in 18K white gold with 54 diamonds set bezel ,case back engraved with Butterfly Symphony” and serial number of each model , the onyx dial features the image of oak by white gold and multi-colored pieces of mother-of-pearl ;On both sides of the oak two butterflies fly toward each other. The right one serves as the minute hand and the left – the hour. The butterflies’ wings are incrusted with enamel.