Exclusive Timepieces 21 – 22 October 2023 | Monaco
Auction Details
The timepieces that we are offering at this auction are coming from all over the world and from some of the most prominent collections.
An incredibly impressive selection of truly rare Rolex Daytonas. A stunning and rare Cartier watch. A Patek Philippe in platinum from the 1920s, coming to auction for the first time, the John Goldberger Calatrava, which is one of the most sought-after reference 530s, to name but a few.
Session I: Saturday 21 October, 2:30 PM – lots 1 to 108
Session II: Sunday 22 October, 10:30 AM – lots 109 to 172
Session III: Sunday 22 October, 2:30 PM – lots 173 to 281
82 Blancpain Striking and Glamorous, Villeret Lady, Extra Thin Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire Bezel and Diamond Baguette Lugs, With Box and Warranty
Estimate: € 5,000 – 10,000
Sold € 11,050
Model: Villeret Lady
Reference: 0096–2528C2 X 58
Case Material: Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1988
Movement: Automatic
Case N°: N° 1852
Dimensions: 26 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Box and Warranty
Founded by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in Villeret, Switzerland, in 1735, Blancpain is the oldest surviving watchmaking brand in the world. In 1953 has produced the famous Fifty Fathoms diving watch and later the Grande Complication wristwatch 1735 and since that time he has specialized in watches with many complications but also in precious time-only creation, such as the present lot. Blancpain’s native village of Villeret lends its name to the most classic collection from the brand. The lot offered here is a perfect example of this Villeret family, fully made in yellow gold it does not have a classical style with a very unusual Pink Baguette Sapphire Set for the bezel that stands out and matches perfectly the baguette diamond-set lugs. The clarity of the white dial with pink sapphires for the hours markers is completed by its original box and warranty. This timelessly elegant watch incorporates the results of recent research conducted by Blancpain in the field of the innovations and design.