$4,600
Chopard, Genève,"Prince Charles”, No. 125/200, Ref. 16/2235. Produced in a limited edition of 200 examples in the 2000s. Very fine and rare, large, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Chopard deployant clasp. Two-tone silver with applied and oversized white gold radial Arabic numerals, the “Prince’s Foundation” logo at 12. White gold skeletonized “dauphine” hands. Cal. L.U.C. 4.96, rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" and oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 34 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compnsating flat balance-spring, decorated 22K gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 40 x 48 mm. Notes The Prince’s Trust Was founded by The Prince of Wales in 1976 to help improve the situation of disadvantaged young people in the UK. It has evolved into the leading charity, offering support for business undertakings and personal development, reaching nearly half a million young people in the UK in 2003.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-05-26
