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The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
1016
Alain Silberstein
Krono Saphir
Laurent Picciotto Collection: A very rare and historically interesting sapphire crystal triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases, limited to 10 pieces only
Estimate
HK$64,000 - 96,000
€7,700 - 11,600
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold For
HK$200,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Alain Silberstein
Year
Circa 1993
Movement No
269
Model Name
Krono Saphir
Material
Sapphire crystal
Calibre
Automatic, 7751, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Red, blue and yellow <em>Alain Silberstein</em> calf leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel <em>Alain Silberstein</em> buckle
Dimensions
38 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Accessories
With <em>Alain Silberstein</em> Certificate of Authenticity, framed drawings, golf ball pouch, product literature, badge, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
'This watch is the very first mechanical wristwatch to have a sapphire crystal case. Today, the leading brands on the market such as, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet, have recently introduced sapphire crystal cases. Alain Silberstein released his over 30 years ago.'