Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2015
THE ROYAL DIAMOND FOR CHATILA "TEMPO" PINK GOLD & DIAMONDS The Royal Diamond, Genève, "Tempo", retailed by Chatila, No. 12, Ref. BA101P. Made circa 2000. Fine and impressive, large curved tonneau-shaped, self- winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and diamond set center-seconds wristwatch with date and an 18K pink gold buckle.
Three-body, polished and brushed, stepped curved body set with white diamonds, protected crown, transparent back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals. Black annular with applied pink gold graduated Arabic numerals, pink centre with line decoration, date sector with aperture in a brushed gray plate. Pink gold sword hands. Rhodium plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-=compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
| Grade: AA | Very good | 
| Case: 2-8 | Very good Slightly scratched | 
| Movement: 3* | Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense | 
| Dial: 1-01 | As new HANDS Original |