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TROPICAL RAPTOR BLACK CALF & SUEDE 20/16
The Tropical Raptor was first introduced at the PHILLIPS Game Changers Auction in New York on December 10th, 2019. It is based on the Original Raptor and a the result of a collaboration with Paul Boutros and Petra Brando Fischer, daughter of Marlon Brando. It was designed for the Marlo Brando Explorer II which he wore during the filming of Apocalypse Now.
The watch with its full provenance and ensemble ended up selling for $1.9M - with some of the proceeds being donated to the Brando-Fischer Foundation in support of children in need.
The design of the Tropical Raptor design features hand perforated straps, similar to the Tropical strap Marlon wore during the filming. Also added was large circular cutout pin the base pad, which made it possible to expose the caseback with Marlon Brando’s MB hand engraved initials. In addition, the cutout drops the watch down a little which makes the strap less bulky and more comfortable to wear. The base pad is contoured with a more streamlined flow which makes the appearance less cuff-like, more understated and elegant.
The strap I am offering here is black hand perforated calf skin over black suede, lined with tan French calf, same as the strap that was made for the Marlon Brando Explorer II. Edges and holes are hand painted, stitching is matching with a subtle red accent stitch where the strap is sewn onto the base pad. The lugs and buckle width are 20/16 - sized for a regular 6-3/4 to 7-1/4 wrist.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR THE BLACK RAPTOR ONLY (not the black), WATCHES ARE NOT INCLUDED AND ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY!11
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Shipping via FedEx 2-day (US) and FedEx Priority International
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