Lot 899
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with jumping hours, retrograde minutes, mother-of-pearl dial, warranty and presentation box
Sold
HK$176,400
Est HK$24,000 - HK$40,000
Live Auction
THE HONG KONG WATCH AUCTION: XIV
ARTIST
Gérald Genta
Size
36mm diameter
Description
LOT OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

Year: Circa 2000
Reference No: G3632
Case No: 88’395
Model Name: Retro “Mickey Mouse”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2892A2, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Gerald Genta buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by Gerald Genta warranty stamped The Hour Glass Ltd Singapore dated 18th January 2000, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

With a recent spike in demand for early Gérald Genta timepieces, the community has witnessed a growing appetite for the Retro “Mikey Mouse” collection. In the 1980s, Genta won the rights to produce timepieces to celebrate Walt Disney and cartoon characters from Mickey Mouse series. Since then, these rare timepieces have been produced with various dial designs as well as case materials. The present Retro “Mickey Mouse” is an instant classic encompassing the whimsical mouse swinging a golf club articulated as the indication of its retrograde style minutes. An aperture at the 4 o’clock position features a jumping hour sums up the style of the Genta Retro. With a teal colored dial contrasted against the mother-of-pearl minute track, the appeal is simply vibrant and playful. A delight to view as Mickey swings his golf club across the retrograde minute track, the hour jumps simultaneously once he hits the golf ball for a birdie. Preserved in excellent overall condition the present timepiece is accompanied with its original warranty and full set of accessories.

Signature
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed