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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 59

Minerva, 1930's. Fine and large, indirect center second, stainless steel aviator's observation wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

C. polished, hinged back bearing the initials. "R.L.M. NAV.B.-UHR 061", stainless steel cuvette, wire lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 17 1/2 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 7-35

Oxidized

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 19-51

Dent(s)

Partially reprinted