Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 83
JAQUET DROZ ? PINK GOLD ? NUUMMITE DIAL LIMITED EDITION NO. 06/08 Jaquet Droz, Genève, "Grande Seconde," No. 06/08, Ref. J003033-43. Made in a limited edition of 8 pieces in 2009. Very fine and very rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with off-center and large subsidiary white enamel dial with nuummite surround, 18k pink gold Jaquet Droz buckle.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
CHF 4,500 - 6,200 / EUR 4,200 - 5,500
Sold: USD 11,250
C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, rounded band and bezel, curved concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Nuummite (volcanic), off-center gold-framed matte silver dial for the hours and minutes with painted radial Roman numerals, below a large subsidiary dial for the seconds with painted seconds track and 10-seconds Arabic markers. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 2663.4, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, twin barrels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |