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Corum. An unusual stainless steel limited edition tonneau-shaped self-winding wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date, sold for the benefit of the "People and Places with no Name" fund

SIGNED CORUM, "RED CROSS", AUTOMATIC, LIMITED EDITION, NO. 114/200, CASE NO. 772412, REF. 82.150.200, CIRCA 2000

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Corum. An unusual stainless steel limited edition tonneau-shaped self-winding wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date, sold for the benefit of the "People and Places with no Name" fund
Signed Corum, "Red Cross", Automatic, Limited Edition, No. 114/200, case no. 772412, ref. 82.150.200, circa 2000
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the white matte dial centred by the red cross, logo of the ICRC, applied Arabic and luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, eccentric window for date, in large tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the glazed display back secured by six screws, screw down crown, stainless steel Corum hidden clasp, white leather and red alcryn strap, case, dial and movement signed
45 mm. wide

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

The Bubble Red Cross model was made in a limited edition of 20 examples in white gold and 200 in stainless steel. Produced after the encounter of the renowned photographer Michel Comte, the ICRC and Corum, the Bubble Red Cross watches were sold at auction in Los Angeles for the benefit of the "People and Places with No Names" fund.

The "People and Places with No Name" project supported by Michel Comte on behalf of the ICRC originated from the book with the same title. Testifying from the photographer's travels with the International Red Cross, this deeply moving publication denounces the misery and suffering endured by the victims of war and violence.

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