20,700 CHF
Alain Silberstein, "Perpetual D-Day", No. 04/10. Created by Alain Silberstein in a limited edition of 10 examples in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "D-DAY", the landing of the Allies in Normandy in 1944, with exclusive perpetual movement by master watchmaker Svend Andersen.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar. "Empire" style, two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, triangular-shaped winding crown in white color, sapphire crystal, straight lugs. black with white and red painted outer graduation for the date in Arabic numerals, the dedication and a star. "Triangular and Bâton" tritium-coated red and blue colored hour- and minute hands, "Serpentine" yellow hand for the center-seconds. On the back, off-centered matte silver dial with indication of the months for four years andthe leap years in black and red Arabic numerals and writing. Exclusive movement based on Cal. 2892-2 made by Svend Andersen, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, gilt brass rotor.Case and dial signed.Diam. 38 mm.In perfect condition.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-11-16
