Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 309
Type XX Breguet, ?Type XX?, case No. 8050, Ref. 5101. Made circa 1954. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.
CHF 9,500 - 12,000
USD 9,000 - 11,000 / EUR 6,000 - 7,000
C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, graduated reeded bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds and the 30-minute register, outer minute and 1/5th second track with radial Arabic numerals. Luminous white baton hands. M. Cal. Valjoux 222, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial signed, case signed and numbered. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-01 |
Good Slightly rusted HANDS Original |