Chopard Happy Diamonds in 18K Gold
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CIRCA: 1980s
SERIAL NUMBER: 161278
REF: 1066
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 33.5 mm in diameter
DIAL: Champagne with onyx surround, 7 bezel-set floating diamonds
BRACELET MATERIAL: Aftermarket black leather strap with gold plated aftermarket buckle
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
CALIBER: 839
The Chopard Happy Diamonds was designed in 1976 by Ronald Kurowski. He was hiking in the Black Forest and saw sunbeams reflecting on a waterfall. The free floating diamonds were meant to channel this look of water droplets reflecting light. Since then, the Happy Diamonds has become a staple of Chopard's lineup. The present example is oversized with the beautiful Cal 839 manual wind movement. The center lugs were a popular watch design in the 1980s. The present example has been customized with aftermarket diamonds on the bezel.
Condition Report: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent with scratches. Case has been customized with aftermarket diamonds. Light scratches on crystal. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.
Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
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View a video of this lot here: https://youtu.be/goAiHs4kTS4
CIRCA: 1980s
SERIAL NUMBER: 161278
REF: 1066
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 33.5 mm in diameter
DIAL: Champagne with onyx surround, 7 bezel-set floating diamonds
BRACELET MATERIAL: Aftermarket black leather strap with gold plated aftermarket buckle
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
CALIBER: 839
The Chopard Happy Diamonds was designed in 1976 by Ronald Kurowski. He was hiking in the Black Forest and saw sunbeams reflecting on a waterfall. The free floating diamonds were meant to channel this look of water droplets reflecting light. Since then, the Happy Diamonds has become a staple of Chopard's lineup. The present example is oversized with the beautiful Cal 839 manual wind movement. The center lugs were a popular watch design in the 1980s. The present example has been customized with aftermarket diamonds on the bezel.
Condition Report: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent with scratches. Case has been customized with aftermarket diamonds. Light scratches on crystal. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.
Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
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