NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? OWNED BY SIEGFRIED & ROY with PHOTO - Philippe Charriol Mens Red Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch Today's offering showcases this Philippe Charriol SuperSports mens automatic chronograph owned and worn by Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the greatest magician duo of all time. Our research found several photos of Mr. Horn wearing the watch, including in one of his iconic photos that was used is the main photo for his obituary for ABC News and The Times UK. The watch features a full size case with Vendome style lugs. It measures 42mm in diameter including the crown guards but excluding the crown and pushers. Its bezel with yellow tachometer scale and red SuperSports logo complement is striking fire engine red dial. Powering the watch is a very fine Swiss made complicated mechanical automatic chronograph movement based on the renowned Valjoux 7750 movement found in many chronographs made by Breitling, Tudor, Tag Heuer, Omega, and IWC. One of the coolest things about this watch is its level of wear. This wasn't a "safe queen" - it was enjoyed by Mr. Horn. While it is still in very serviceable condition, it was clearly worn many, many times and seems to have been one of his regularly worn watches. Think of the events this watch has seen! We have not polished the watch or done anything to the outside of it...we left it just as Siegfried & Roy last used it which includes dirt, etc. The only overhauling we did was to the inside of the watch to make it ready for years of future immediate enjoyment. One of our Master Watchmakers, fully serviced it, which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). It is keeping time essentially on par with a brand new fine watch in our testing. Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance. We will be listing several of the famous duo's watches. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Philippe Charriol Serial no.: No. 473 Model: Ref. 60.96 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Two-Register Chronograph, Subsidiary Seconds, Quick-Setting Day, Quick-Setting Date Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case condition: Very good condition with signs of previous wear by Mr. Fischbacher Dimensions: 42mm wide (excluding crown but including guards) Dial: Fire engine red with mother of pearl subdials for the seconds and chronograph registers, white painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the date at three, signed Philippe Charriol, mint condition Movement type: Philippe Charriol caliber, automatic, automatic, based on Valjoux 7750, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, micrometer regulator Band: Original, signed Philippe Charriol, complementary red, interestingly designed clasp, in worn but very serviceable condition Crystal: Sapphire, excellent condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, fully serviced it, which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a brand new watch in our testing. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 8971