Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 289
TAVANNES - EARLY - STEEL - REVERSO Tavannes Watch Co. "Reverso," case No. 6884. Made in the early 1930's. Fine and unusual, rectangular, reversible, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,500 - 2,300 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
Sold: USD 2,375
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, angled lugs, reeded upper and lower bezel. D. Ivory color with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel épée hands. M. Tavannes Cal. 064, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with 2 adjustments, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, numbered on the case and punched ?Patent.? Dim. 23 x 37 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |