Gérald Genta - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Gérald Genta
    Year: Circa 1980
    Reference No: G2391
    Movement No: 1060
    Case No: 20’944
    Model Name: Royama
    Material: 18K yellow gold and tortoise shell
    Calibre: Manual, jeweled
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Further accompanied by Gerald Genta setting pin.

  • Catalogue Essay

    With great resemblance to the “mother of pearl” example ref. G2391 (please see next lot), the present example shares the same reference. With the only difference being the material used on the case, the hue and the nature of the material is where it varies. Differing from the white mother of pearl example, the present pocket watch featuring a tortoise shell embossed yellow gold case presents an attractive brownish hue in various different shades.

    Shells are among one of the trickiest materials to work with when implemented on timepieces or jewelry due to the nature of the material and measuring a mere 3 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Usually witnessed on dials, where the material is safely hidden under the crystal, implementing the material on the case requires extreme delicacy and precision.

865

Ref. G2391
An attractive and rare yellow gold and tortoise shell open faced skeletonized perpetual calendar pocket watch with moon phases, leap year indication and setting pin

Circa 1980
42mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$78,000 - 155,000 
€8,500-16,900
$10,000-19,900

Sold for HK$137,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020