Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Blancpain
Villeret Tourbillon | A limited edition yellow gold flying tourbillon wristwatch with date and 8-day power reserve indication | Circa 1994
Lot Closed
May 15, 01:56 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 23 manual winding, 19 jewels
Movement number: 170
Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on case back
Case number: N° 4
Closure: 18k yellow gold Blancpain buckle
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
This very rare and attractive timepiece is a statement of Blancpain's know-how. It feature a flying tourbillon, which was the first to ever be equipped in a wristwatch and an impressive 8-day power reserve.
This timepiece is one of only 99 pieces ever produced.