Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
BLANCPAIN AQUA LUNG STEEL Blancpain, "Aqua Lung," case No. 300402. Made circa 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch. Accompanied by a Blancpain service invoice dated 02/01/07.
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Black with applied luminous baton and round indexes, outer minute track, bi-colored "No Radiations" symbol above the 6. Luminous white epee hands. Cal. 1700/01, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |