$5,290
Corum, "Admiral's Cup" Anniversary Edition, No. 52. Produced in the 1990's. Very fine and unusual, dodecagonal, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Corum buckle. two-body, solid, polished, brushed bevelled bezel, stepped lugs, transparent case back with screws, sapphire crystals. 18K yellow gold, hand engraved with a racing scene of three yachts, enameled colored symbols of maritime flags as indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. gilt brass, engraved with yachting symbols, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Notes Admirals Cup This watch takes its name from one of the most famous yacht races in the world: The Mumm Admiral's Cup, won in 1991 by the three Corum yachts in the French team. Instead of numbers, the watch has colorful maritime flags on its dial.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
