Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 318

?Tortue Repetition Minutes? Andersen, Genève. Made circa 2000. Extremely fine and rare, "tortue" shaped, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold linked bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate.

USD 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 23,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12??? rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on two gongs via slide in the band. Dial signed. Dim. 42 x 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original