Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 391

Blancpain Rayville SA, Swiss. No. 8994. Made in the 1960s. Fine and impressive 18K white gold and diamond-set backwind lady's watch with hinged covered dial on 18K white gold and diamond-set bracelet. To be sold without reserve

HKD 140,000 - 210,000

USD 20,000 - 30,000 / EUR 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: HKD 140,400

C. Three-body, winding crown to the reverse, hinged sprung diamond set cover, diamond set case with fitted matching bracelet. D. Matte silver dial with applied baton markers and 12 numeral. White gold sword hands. M. Cal. R-550, gilt finished back-wind, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat hairspring, shock-protection. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 24.5 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-23-01

Good

Later

HANDS Original