Zenith

Reference 65.1260.4043/77.C611 Academy El Primero Open Repetition Minutes, A limited edition white gold skeletonized automatic minute repeating chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2008 真力時 65.1260.4043/77.C611 型號 Academy El Primero Open Repetition Minutes 限量版白金鏤空自動上鏈五分問計時腕錶，約2008年製

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Auction Closed

December 9, 06:15 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 80,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 65.1260.4043/77.C611 Academy El Primero Open Repetition Minutes

A limited edition white gold skeletonized automatic minute repeating chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2008

Dial: skeletonized

Caliber: cal. 4043 automatic, 46 jewels

Case: 18k white gold, sapphire display back secured by eight screws

Case number: no. 18

Closure: 18k white gold Zenith double folding clasp

Size: 45 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Zenith presentation box with outer packaging, Starissime booklet with CD, retailer's receipt, small Zenith plaque

Launched in 2008, Zenith celebrated the world's first automatic in-house chronograph movement with minute repeater. The caliber 4043 is comprised of 461 parts with a patented system enabling the hammer and gongs to encircle the chronograph's axes. This limited edition model offers a 30-minute chronograph, minute repeater and an impressive 50 hour power reserve. The present lot

This skeletonized model was limited to 500 pieces, and the last known retail price in 2008 was 270'000 CHF.