Blancpain - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR Hong Kong Monday, May 29, 2017 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Blancpain
    Year: Circa 1999
    Reference No: 3563-1527 53
    Movement No: 114
    Case No: 26
    Model Name: Tourbillon Quattro
    Material: 18k pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, 56F9U, 39 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Brown Blancpain crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Blancpain folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Blancpain Certificat d'Authenticité, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Blancpain released the Quattro in 1999. The firm manufactured a limited production of the present tourbillon perpetual calendar split seconds flyback chronograph wristwatch and it is made from an impressive 432 parts. Consigned by an important collector, this example, numbered 26 of a limited edition of 50 pieces only, has seldom been worn and is further highlighted by the presence of all original accessories.

  • Artist Biography

    Blancpain

    Swiss • 1735

    As the watchmaking brand with the earliest founding date, Blancpain remains close to tradition, concentrating on classical mechanical watches. Established in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the Le Brassus manufacturer today continues to innovate with the development of high-quality calibres and is proud of their heritage, having never made quartz watches. One of the firm's greatest successes was the Fifty Fathom wristwatch introduced in 1953 — the vintage models of which are now highly coveted by collectors. The earliest dive watch available to the market, Fifty Fathom came out a year prior to Rolex's Submariner.  Another key model is the Air Command from the 1960s, considered one of the most mythical collector's watches due to their extreme rarity. Today, the firm specializes in creative innovated complicated timepieces. 

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Property of a Distinguished Asian Gentleman

Σ1137

Ref. 3563-1527 53
A fine pink gold limited edition tourbillon perpetual calendar split seconds flyback chronograph wristwatch with leap year indicator

Circa 1999
42 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$400,000 - 600,000 
€48,200-72,200
$50,000-75,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR

Hong Kong Auction 30 May 2017