Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 143
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - WORLD TIME - ALARM Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, "Traveler," No. 350/598. Made in a limited edition of 398 pieces in 1997. Fine and elegant, "World Time," center seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with alarm and an 18K yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate of origin, guarantee, booklets and a black leather wallet.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
CHF 2,300 - 3,000 / EUR 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: USD 4,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bidirectional revolving bezel engraved with the names of 37 cities in the world, "Vendôme" type lugs, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Ivory color with applied radial yellow gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, concentric minute/seconds track with luminous dots, inner revolving disc for the alarm feature. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 911, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |