MONTBLANC, REF. 7179 STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH

43.00 mm case diameter, matte silvered dial, unidirectional rotating bezel, luminous dot numerals, subdials at 6, 9 and 12 o'clock for hours, seconds and minutes, date aperture with magnifier in crystal at 3 o'clock, self-winding movement with chronograph function, black leather strap, steel tang buckle. 7-8 1/2 inches long.
Case back stamp: MONTBLANC SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL 7179-PL719616.

Accompanied by a Montblanc inner and outer box and Service Guide.

Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Measurements: The watch measures approximately 7 to 8 1/2 inches long.

Overall Condition: There is heavy scratching to the case back and wear to the strap. The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. Please note that Hindman does not warranty the watch at the time of the auction or after its purchase. The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.

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Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

[email protected]312.334.4215

Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

Katie Guilbault, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

[email protected]858.442.6104

Ms. Guilbault is a Graduate Gemologist and has traveled the country evaluating important jewelry collections including antique, period and contemporary pieces. She first joined the firm in 2003, where she became the Director of Jewelry & Watches and Director of Consignments. In 2007, Katie joined Trabert & Hoeffer as an appraiser and sales associate. Following her time at Trabert & Hoeffer, Katie launched a jewelry consulting business, providing fine jewelry appraisal and custom design services. She returned to Freeman's in 2017 as a Senior Specialist of Jewelry & Watches. Katie brings a wealth of valuation experience to Southern California, as she establishes Freeman's expanded presence on the West Coast.

Sean Johnson

Senior Specialist, Watches

[email protected]312 280 1212

Mr. Johnson has over a decade of experience at the intersection of pre-owned marketplaces and the watch industry. Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, the epicenter of horology, Mr. Johnson has worked with top, international companies in the industry throughout his career, and offered clients a global mindset with deep rooted knowledge and experience across five continents. From international auction houses to leading private-equity-backed companies, he has worked at distinguished pre-owned watch marketplaces such as Circa and Sotheby’s in New York City, as well as a luxury E-commerce company based in San Francisco. Prior to joining Hindman, Mr. Johnson founded a company to facilitate growth in startups in the luxury sector, with clients throughout Europe, The Middle East, and APAC.

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