Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 242
Airain, 'Type 20', made for French military helicopter pilots, circa 1955.Fine water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.
CHF 1,200 - 1,600
USD 650 - 850
Sold: CHF 1,380
C. three-body, polished, screw-case back, revolving and graduated reeded bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring with anti-vibration device on the regulator.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and the movement.Diam. 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 8 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |