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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 231

Eberhard & Co., Suisse, "8 Jours", No. 0011, Ref. 20017. Produced in the 1990's.Fine, oversized, water-resistant down to 3 atm., 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 8 days power reserve and a gold-plated Eberhard buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dedicated back engraved "Da Carla - Per Ricordare - 27.09.99", rounded bezel, straight lugs, water-resistant winding-crown, mineral crystal. D. white with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, sector for the 8 days up-and-down indication between the 9 and 10. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 896-8J with 8 days module exclusive to Eberhard & Co., patented device for power reserve in days, rhodium-plated and gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25ewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.