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US$5,000-8,000
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SIGNED DELANEAU, CIRCA 1990
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DELANEAU. AN UNUSUAL 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONISED DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH
SIGNED DELANEAU, CIRCA 1990
With two finely engraved nickel finished skeletonised jewelled lever movements revealed under a sapphire crystal, the skeletonised dial with baton numerals applied to the crystal, the case with stepped bezel, hooded ribbed lugs enhanced with pavé-set diamond shields, together with a steel DeLaneau buckle, dial and movement
41 mm. wide
Skeleton Watch
A skeleton watch is one where all the parts of the movement are visible on both sides of the watch. To make the movement more visible and more see through, any part of the watch that is not necessary for the timekeeping function is cut away. What remains is often engraved to enhance its beauty.
SIGNED DELANEAU, CIRCA 1990
With two finely engraved nickel finished skeletonised jewelled lever movements revealed under a sapphire crystal, the skeletonised dial with baton numerals applied to the crystal, the case with stepped bezel, hooded ribbed lugs enhanced with pavé-set diamond shields, together with a steel DeLaneau buckle, dial and movement
41 mm. wide
Skeleton Watch
A skeleton watch is one where all the parts of the movement are visible on both sides of the watch. To make the movement more visible and more see through, any part of the watch that is not necessary for the timekeeping function is cut away. What remains is often engraved to enhance its beauty.
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Skeleton WatchSkeleton watches reveal all the parts of the movement on both sides of the watch. To increase the exposure of the movement, any part of the watch that is not necessary for the time keeping function is cut away. What remains is often heavily engraved resulting in watches of a delictae beauty.