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The extraordinary Balthazar robot clock is limited to 200 pieces with 50 pieces in each of the 4 colour variations. The highly unusual creature is sophisticated and composed of 618 parts and weights over 8 kilograms. The movement is provided by the renowned high-end clock manufacturer L'Epée and displays a "slow" jumping hour and sweeping minutes, 35-days power reserve, 20 second retrograde and dual hemisphere moon phases on the chest, belly and eyes at both sides.
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Movement: operating, service needed Case: with minor surface scratches to the left arm; otherwise in excellent overall condition Overall condition: excellent
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Lot 48Sale 22864
CASE NO. 32'977MB&F X L’ÉPÉE 1839, LIMITED EDITION OF 50 PIECES, BALTHAZAR BLACKEstimate: HKD 200,000 - 400,000
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