$1,416
Dunhill, "Wheel Watch". Made circa 2004. Fine and unusual, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, power reserve display and a stainless steel Dunhill deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate. To be sold without reserve Three-body, polished and brushed, wide engine-turned bezel, screwed-down case back engraved with an English bulldog with racing hat and goggles, hidden winding crown, sapphire crystal. Black with luminous indexes, up-anddown indication at 12 designed like a fuel-level indicator in a car, aperture for the date at 6 surrounded by a drawing depicting the front view of an automobile. Luminous white hands. Cal. 2824-2, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Notes The case-design of the "Wheel Watch" is taken from the looks of "Wire Wheels" on period sports cars.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-12-07
