• Important Watches auction at Christies

    Sale 2735

    Important Watches

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    2 December 2009

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    Lot 2759

    JAEGER LECOULTRE, MASTER CONTROL, CHINESE ZODIAC

    PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE CHINESE ZODIAC, LIMITED EDITION OF 8

    NO. 3/8, CIRCA 2000

    Price realised

    HKD 125,000

    Estimate

    HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000

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    JAEGER LECOULTRE, MASTER CONTROL, CHINESE ZODIAC

    PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE CHINESE ZODIAC, LIMITED EDITION OF 8
    NO. 3/8, CIRCA 2000

    Mechanical movement, white and red enamel dial depicting the twelve different animals representing the Chinese Zodiac, three-part case in 18k pink gold, screwed case back, 18k pink gold JL deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
    Diameter: 37 mm.

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    Lot Essay

    US$6,400-9,000
    EUR4,400-6,200

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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