Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 31
Dodane, 1960's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.
USD 650 - 750
C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel . D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes register. "Baton " radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8-35 |
Slightly scratched To be restored |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |
Notes
The title "retour en vol" refers to the instantaneous fly-back
feature of the chronograph work. A single push on the lower
chronograph button, zero's the chronograph hand whilst still in
motion, which then restarts immediatly, avoiding the need for a
pilot to break concentration from the control of the plane.