An unprecedented occasion for collectors: rarely seen before, Christie\u2019s lot 207 has evoked a passionate response. A watch bracelet made of 18-caratgold; extreme finesse enclosed within a dial that acts like a shield of enamel and stars. This cloisonn\u00e9 dial is the work of Swiss artist Marguerite Koch. Featuring images of the whale and a frigate ship in troubles waters, the watch is a pure marvel. First imagined in 1949, this unique piece is equipped with automatic movement; in addition, the star-shaped numerals are engraved in gold. Obtained using the best pigments, the mirific colors were applied with extreme precision and lead to striking results. This is a crowing achievement in the field of chronography.<\/p>\n
It is, according to Christie’s, the oldest know Rolex cloisonn\u00e9 enamel dial known to exist. Everything about this watch is exceptionally rare. So fabulous that Christie’s insists: “the spectacular quality of this watch is difficult to express with words.” Extremely coveted by a horde of passionate collectors from the corners of the Earth, this is a technical masterpiece of cloisonn\u00e9 enamel. All it takes is one look to appreciate its beauty; is has what one calls a rainbow casing. Ever since its last appearance at auction in 2005, its natural oxydation has resulted in a darker coloring of the golden body that is particulary visible on the caseband, a consequence of the preservation technique used. Naturally, buyers snatched this iconic piece right up, setting a new world sales record for a Rolex: Close to 900,000\u20ac.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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