CIRCA: 2000s
CASE MATERIAL: White gold
CASE DIAMETER: 40.5 x 49 mm.
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Jumping hours, retrograde minutes
CLASP: White gold Daniel Roth deployant clasp
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
REMARK: Limited edition of 210 pieces

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The Papillon, a ground-breaking design that combined traditional haute horlogerie with cutting-edge mechanical artistry, was unveiled by Daniel Roth in 2005, not long after the house was acquired by Bvlgari.

Three variations were produced, all distinguished by different case metals and dial colours: 80 platinum pieces with a blue steel dial (ref. 318.Y.70), 210 white gold pieces with a silvered dial, such as the present timepiece, and 210 pink gold pieces with a rhodium-black dial (ref. 318.Y.50).

The watch's name, Papillon, which translates to 'butterfly' in French, is a poetic allusion to its innovative time-display mechanism and is inspired by butterfly wings. Two blued lozenge-shaped minute hands are set above a revolving disc in the center. Each hand moves along the minute track as time goes on. When one reaches the 60-minute index, it turns on its axis and vanishes beneath the dial, revealing its twin at the 0-minute mark.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working; however, a service is recommended. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Dial: Excellent. The hour disk is not always well aligned.
Case: With scratches and dents throughout. Signs of handlings on the lugs. Caseback with scratches and dents.
Clasp: Scratches and dents.
Strap: The watch is sold and delivered with a Christie's branded strap, the original strap is not included in the sale.

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