Only Online Auction

Geneva, Dec 08, 2022

LOT 392

Van Cleef & Arpels
Ref. 61221, centre-seconds, alarm, World Time; limited edition of 398 pieces; “Traveler”; 18K yellow gold

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,100 - 4,100 / USD 2,200 - 4,300 / HKD 16,600 - 33,200

Sold: CHF 2,500

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: 2-8

Very 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”

Year circa 1997

Case No. 123 038

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

Dimensions 43.7 x 36 mm.

Weight 76.5 gr. (approx.)

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: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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.