Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 542
BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS STEEL Blancpain, "Fifty Fathoms" case No. 208259. Made in the 1960's. Fine and rare, stainless steel, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, anti-magnetic diver's wristwatch with date.
HKD 100,000 - 140,000
USD 13,000 - 18,000 / CHF 12,200 - 17,000
Sold: HKD 118,750
Three-body, polished, graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs, screwed-down case back with engraved military marking: MW 7843. Black with luminous baton, dot and fancy indexes, at 6 o'clock, red and yellow "No Radiation" symbol, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands. Cal. 2063, 12''', signed Blancpain-Rayville SA., rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |