$151,000
Unique and Most Complicated Wristwatch in the World. Gérald Genta, Genève, "Grande Sonnerie Retro-grade No. 1", Ref. G0026-6. Produced in a series of only 4 examples in 1994: one in 18K pink gold (this lot), one in yellow gold, one in white gold and one in platinum. Exceptionally fine and equally important, double-train self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with West-minster Chime, Grande et Petite Sonnerie and Silence display, four gongs and four hammers, minute-repeating, retrograde perpetual calendar, 48-hour power reserve indicator and power reserve indicator for the striking work, one minute tourbillon regulator in a fully hand-engraved movement and an 18K pink gold Gérald Genta deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25