Bulgari - Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Bulgari
    Year: Circa 2008
    Reference No: DGP42GMP
    Movement No: 209'201
    Case No: L0095
    Model Name: Diagono Retrograde Moonphase
    Material: 18k pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, BVL347, 46 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Brown Bulgari crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Bulgari folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 125/350

  • Catalogue Essay

    This present Diagono watch features two retrograde arched sectors for the day and date and are displayed against a black multiple textured dial. Unlike the regular moon phases indicator, the present watch is fitted with an oscillating disc that marks the moon’s daily journey along an arc in five positions.
    This present watch is numbered 125 of a limited edition of 350 pieces only.

  • Artist Biography

    Bulgari

    Italian

    Originally from Kalarites, Greece, Sotirios Voulgaris emigrated to Rome because of Greece's rising poverty and difficulty separating from the Ottoman Empire. He set foot on Italian soil in 1880 with little money in his pocket and spent the next four years preparing what would go on to become Italy's oldest jewelry company. 

    In 1884, Bulgari opened its doors to the Italian people with its offering of jewelry and accessories. Bulgari's style takes from traditions in Greek and Roman craftsmanship to elegantly balance volume and subtlety. Later, in the late 1960s, Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive, now-iconic Serpenti collection of snake-shaped coil bracelets and watches. It is through its meticulous combination of influences that Bulgari has garnered an international and loyal high-profile clientele, which included Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. These Hollywood stars have immortalized the house's unique gem-adorned bracelets, necklaces and earrings in rounded forms. 

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Various Properties

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. DGP42GMP
A pink gold limited edition bi-retrograde wristwatch with day, date and moon phases

Circa 2008
42 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 125/350

Estimate
HK$64,000 - 96,000 
€7,500-11,300
$8,000-12,000

Sold for HK$56,250

Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2016