Lot 39
DEWITT - a gentleman's Twenty 8 Eight tourbillon wrist watch. Number 12/99. Numbered AG00295....
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Lot 39
DEWITT - a gentleman's Twenty 8 Eight tourbillon wrist watch. Number 12/99. Numbered AG00295....
Lot 39
Lot Description
DEWITT - a gentleman's Twenty 8 Eight tourbillon wrist watch. Number 12/99. Numbered AG00295. Signed manual wind calibre 8028. Silvered dial with quarterly Roman numeral hour markers, exposed balance to six. Titanium bezel. 18ct white gold case with exhibition case back, fitted to a signed blue crocodile strap with a white metal pin buckle stamped 750. 43mm. Box.
The De Witt Watch Company was launched in 2003 with an unusual proposition; being the direct familial link between the founder Jerome De Witt and both Napoleon I and King Leopold of Belgium.
The company’s watchmaking credentials were quickly established as in 2005 they won first prize for innovation at the Grand Prix de Horology de Genève for their Academia Tourbillon Differential.
The Twenty 8 Eight tourbillon is a tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte who was proclaimed ‘Emperor of the French’ on 28th Floréal, the eighth month of the Republican calendar. Produced in a limited series of 99 pieces completely in-house, the movement bears the signature of the single watchmaker who assembled, and adjusted the movement from start to finish.
Brand: De Witt
Export issue: Yes
Model: Tourbillon
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Twenty 8 Eight
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li> Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li> Hands appear to be in a generally good condition
<li> Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li> Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks.
<li> Crown is currently functioning correctly; the surface has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li> Strap shows marks and creasing.
<li> Buckle shows marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.<p>
This lot comes with a box in almost unworn condition but no papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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