Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 540
BLANCPAIN AQUA LUNG STEEL Blancpain, "Aqua Lung." Made circa 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date.
HKD 54,000 - 78,000
USD 7,000 - 10,000 / CHF 6,500 - 9,400
Sold: HKD 75,000
Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Black with applied luminous baton indexes and Arabic quarters, outer minute track, bi-colored "No Radiations" symbol above the 6. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1700/01, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |