Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012

LOT 30

VINCENT CALABRESE ESPRIT YELLOW GOLD Vincent Calabrese, Esprit, No. 7. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and unusual, hand-made, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with visible in-line movement with an 18K yellow gold Vincent Calabrese buckle. Accompanied by original fitted box and hang tag.

HKD 60,000 - 95,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 125,000

C. Two-body, polished, curved bezel and band, fl ared gadrooned lugs, transparent back with 6 screws, mirror polished inner band, back winder, sapphire crystals. D. Blue painted gold épée hands. M. 18K gold, Cal. 96, hand engraved double Y-shaped plates, linear wheel train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating fl at balance spring, shock absorber. Case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8.5 cm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original