12th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
A Fine and Unusual "Crazy Hours" Dial 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Set wristwatch, signed Franck Muller, Geneve, Master of Complications, number 47, model: Long Island Crazy Hours, ref: 1200 CH D CD, circa 2010, (calibre 2800) lever movement signed, dial with "Crazy Hours" luminous Arabic numerals and signed Franck Muller Geneve, dial elaborately encrusted throughout with diamonds, curved rectangular shaped case with diamond set bezel and lugs, case back secured by four screws and signed, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Franck Muller Geneve and a convention gold mark 18k750, strap with Franck Muller 18 carat white gold and diamond set buckle stamped 750, with Franck Muller boxes, certificate of Origin and instruction paperwork
32mm by 45mm
The Crazy Hours design is based on the principle of the jumping hours. The hour hand jumps once on the hour from one figure to another, and the figures are mixed up on the dial rather than running numerically clockwise.
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000
Case with surface scratches, two of the lugs with small dents, left hand side of the case with one small dent, strap with very slight wear, buckle with surface scratches, very minor scratches to two of the corners of the glass which is only visible under an eyeglass, all diamonds to the case and dial are all complete, hand setting correctly, all functions are working, movement in going order.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 12th Nov, 2022
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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