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Lot 53
GIRARD-PERREGAUX, 1966 'THE WORLD' REF. 49534, A LIMITED EDITION GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL
CASE NO. 40/50
Closed27 October 2021
Price Realised
USD 15,000
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Specialist note
This watch features a cloisonné enamel dial, each dial is produced individually by a skilled enameller and not on a production line. Artist creates a chosen motif by arranging thin gold wires on the dial.
These compartments, called “cloisonné” in French, are filled with small quantities of enamel powder in the desired colour. The dial is then fired in an oven at around 900 degrees to create the dial.
These compartments, called “cloisonné” in French, are filled with small quantities of enamel powder in the desired colour. The dial is then fired in an oven at around 900 degrees to create the dial.