Lot 87
Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000
Auction: 21 November 2024 from 14:00 GMT
Cal.27-460, automatic 37 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions with Gyromax balance, Geneva seal and 18k gold rotor, white dial with black Roman numerals, black baton hands, subsidiary seconds, 18k yellow gold circular case with Calatrava crown, screw-down reverse and hobnail bezel, on an associated, later, fitted 14k gold textured link bracelet with locking clasp. Case, dial and movement signed.
Diameter 36mm, bracelet width 17.5mm, approx. total length 210mm.
This iconic, yet simple, Calatrava design with circular case, hobnail bezel and elegant white dial with black numerals was made famous with the introduction of the very similar Ref.3919 in 1985. Consigned by the family of the original owner, it was commented he wouldn't wear a leather strap, it can therefore be assumed the bracelet was professionally added at the point of sale by a jeweller.