Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998
LOT 89
Mido, No. 06, 1990's. Very fine and rare, 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch, in the shape of a Bugatti radiator-grill, with fitted box.
USD 5,000 - 5,500
Sold: USD 6,325
C. shaped, massive, polished, wire lugs, top winder, over the 12, a red enamel medallion bearing the initials "E. B.", on the back, the signature of Michel Bugatti, Ettore's son. D. "guilloche " gold with the grill design and painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. B 20A, with quartz standardization, 5 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 33 mm.
| 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 series, edited in only a few examples, is a replica of the
famous "Bugatti" wristwatch created for Ettore Bugatti in the
1930's.