DESCRIPTION:
WW - LIP Cosmic, electronic R27, 35mm x 46mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original 18K rose gold case with angular lugs and two screw back battery compartments, original crocodile strap with rose gold buckle, original silvered floral engine turned dial with applied rose gold indices, 15J cal R27, s#17116, triple signed. The R27 was the second electric movement to market, losing to Hamilton by less than a year. When released, although the second electric movement, it was the first electronic movement as it had a diode to reduce sparking on the contacts. This particular watch was the top of the line in the R27 line up, with a retail cost of more than double that of the much more common Jupiter series stainless steel models. This model was also worn by famous French general and politician Charles de Gaulle.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near pristine cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide; near flawless dial, light spotting on the perimeter at 10; near mint hands; unpolished case shows hardly any wear, several light dings on battery compartment doors from a tool slipping; back set crown shows hardly any wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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