Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 18, 2022

LOT 6

Baume & Mercier.
Ref. 1919, Chronograph, Triple calendar, Astronomic, Stainless-steel

EUR 5,000 - 10,000

USD 5,700 - 11,300 / HKD 44,100 - 89,000 / CHF 5,200 - 10,400

Sold: EUR 7,800

Fine and rare manual-winding chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel with moon-phase. Snap-in case back, acrylic glass, stepped bezel, brushed and unpolished lugs on the outer parts, rectangular push-button chronograph. Silvered dial with luminescent Arabic numerals. Subdials for the seconds at 9 o'clock, the 30-minute register at 3 o'clock and the 12-hour register at 6 o'clock. Aperture for the day of the week and the month at 12 o'clock and the moon phase at 6 o'clock. Central blued chronograph baton hand and arrow hand for the date, luminous sword hands for the hours and minutes.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Baume & Mercier, Geneva

Model Astronomic

Reference 1919

Year Circa 1940’s

Case No. 436022

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber Valjoux 88

Weight 43.6 gr. (approx.)

Signature Case, dial and movement

Accessories Box, Certificate of guarantee unreferenced