$4,140
So-called "Caroussel” Swatch, “Diaphane One,” No. 0150/2222. Made in a limited edition of 2,222 examples in 2001. Fine and rare, water-resistant, translucent plastic, high-tech aluminum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with 30- minute revolving escapement and an aluminum Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate. Two-body, transparent case back with 8 screws and adiamond (VVS, Top Wesselton, ca. 0,075 ct), hooded lugs. Transparent with outer steel ring dial with engraved Arabicnumerals, concentric skeletonized revolving center cagehousing the wheel train, escapement and balance, completingone full revolution every 30 minutes, 360° of emotion andmechanical accuracy every 1/2 hour, subsidiary seconds dial.Black oxydized "dauphine" hands. Cal A 93.001, rhodiumplated and skeletonized, “oeil-de-perdrix” decoration, 25 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber,self-compensating, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-03-23