Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 59
CORUM REF. 88. 450. 56 METEORITE AUTOMATIC YELLOW GOLD Corum, "Meteorite", No. 506977, case No. 525902, Ref. 88.450.56. Made in the 1990's. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with meteorite and an 18K yellow gold Corum buckle.
HKD 35,000 - 45,000
USD 4,500 - 5,800 / CHF 4,200 - 5,400
Sold: HKD 43,750
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, protected crown, case back with 6 screws and engraved impact point, sapphire crystal. Meteorite with outer yellow gold ring dial for the date. Yellow gold Dauphine hands. Cal. 2892-2 base, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |