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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 184
?Marine Nationale ? Aeronautique ? Navale? Breguet "Type XX", No. 341/4259. Made in 500 examples in 1958, delivered in 1959. Fine water-resistant, anti-magnetic, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register. With Breguet letter.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with military issue marks, milled rotating bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds and 15 minute register dials. Radium-coated "Baton" white hands. M. 14''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, metal cover over the movement to protect from magnetism. Dial and case signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |