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CORUM. AN 18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DODECAHEDRAL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE

SIGNED CORUM, MODEL "ADMIRAL'S CUP", MOVEMENT NO. 516467, CASE NO. 296.834.69 575876, CIRCA 1993

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CORUM. AN 18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DODECAHEDRAL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
SIGNED CORUM, MODEL "ADMIRAL'S CUP", MOVEMENT NO. 516467, CASE NO. 296.834.69 575876, CIRCA 1993

With nickel-finished lever movement, adjusted to five positions, 38 jewels, monometallic balance, the pavé-set diamond dial with sapphire-set nautical pennants for numerals, three engine-turned silvered subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds combined with date at 6, 30 minutes and 12 hours register, in dodecahedral case with calibré-cut sapphire-set bezel, sapphire-set crown and chronograph buttons in the band, fluted lugs, back secured by four screws with the plaque of Admiral's Cup in the centre in relief, engraved
Mumm Admiral's Cup 1993. Winner of the Fastnet Race, together with an 18k white gold Corum buckle, case, dial and movement signed
39 mm. wide and 44 mm. overall length

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware the the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted.These watches (not limited to Rolex) may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally, a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. In this catalogue, these watches have been marked with a symbol. It is the buyer's responsibility to determine whether there are any import restrictions and to comply with such restrictions.The failure by Christie's to mark a lot with this symbol shall not constitute grounds to rescind or cancel a sale Lots are subject to 5% import Duty on the importation value (low estimate) levied at the time of collection shipment within UAE. For UAE buyers, please note that duty is paid at origin (Dubai) and not in the importing country. As such, duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment. It is the buyer's responsibility to ascertain and pay all taxes due. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

Corum produced this special "Admiral's Cup" model in 1993. The winner of the cup was awarded an identical model. This prestigious series of races is recognized as one of the most important events in the yachting calendar.

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