Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 355
CYMA FOR HERMES STEEL DOCTOR'S CHRONOGRAPH EXOTIC LUGS Cyma, No. 119396, retailed by Hermès. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, stainless steel "Staybrite" wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer, telemeter, pulsation scale and exotic hooded lugs.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 57,000 / USD 5,200 - 7,300
Sold: CHF 6,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, stepped inclined bezel, flat band, curved reeded and stepped hooded lugs, snap-on back. Black with gilt Arabic numerals, outer 1/5 second divisions, inner pulsation scale, telemeter and tachometer scales, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Steel feuille hands. Cal. 14''', matte gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |