The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO | Page 100

Various Properties
77 . Alain Silberstein •
A group lot of 14 wristwatches with sweep centre seconds , comprised of 9 stainless steel and 5 yellow gold plated wristwatches , ‘ La Revolution Francaise ’
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Manufacturer Alain Silberstein Year 1989
Material Stainless steel and yellow gold plated Calibre Quartz Bracelet / Strap Leather strap Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel and yellow gold plated Dimensions 33 mm . diameter Signed
Case signed
Estimate HKD 40,000-60,000 USD 5,000-7,500
Alain Silberstein , the French watchmaker , is best known for his funky , eye-catching and unusual designs . This group lot of 14 watches was made to commemorate the French revolution , as the case back is engraved “ Bicentenaire de la Revolution Francaise 1789 1989 ”. These watches were created to celebrate the 200th year of the French Revolution in 1789 . Each watch has a different ‘ theme ’, from ‘ Musica Rock ’ to ‘ Amore ’, all the way to ‘ Liberte ’, a concept which the French Revolution was based on . All of the watches are inscribed ‘ Fabriquée en France ’, which is a hallmark of Alain Silberstein ’ s , and something the watchmaker is incredibly proud of .
This lot is sold without reserve