Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 246
BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS Blancpain, "Fifty Fathoms", case No. 209030. Made in the 1970's. Fine and rare, stainless steel, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, diver's wristwatch with revolving bezel, day and date with a later stainless steel Blancpain buckle.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 2,750
Two-body, polished, inner revolving bezel for the decompression times, integrated lugs, screwed-down case back. Silver with luminous baton indexes, at 6 o'clock, outer minute track. Luminous red baton hands. Cal. 2066, signed Blancpain-Rayville SA., rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |