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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 87

Copain Paris, No. 1/30, made for the Japanese Market in the 90's. Very fine, and unusual, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: USD 3,220

C. hi-colour, massive, polished, satined, dedicated back, yellow gold needed band and winding-crown, small cabochon emerald on the revolving bezel at 12 o'clock, mobile hooded lugs. D. engraved silver with a jaguar head, the 12 hours represented by 12 oak leaves, gold dot at the centre. "Baton " black hands. M. with quartz standardization. Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-4

Very good

Fair

Movement: 1

As new

Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

This watch is No. 1 of a limited edition of 3 examples made for die Jaguar Club of japan, although initially a production of 30 watches was planned for this series. The present watch, No. 1, is the only one which hears the dedication on the back.