Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 324
Breguet, No 3588, Type XX, 1950's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch Type XX, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register, with stainless steel bezel.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 8,625
C. polished, satined, screwed monogrammed back, revolving graduated bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes register. "Baton" radiumed hands.M. 14 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 8-51 |
Slightly scratched Partially reprinted |
Notes
The title "retour en vol" refers to the instantaneous fly-back
feature of the chronograph work. A single push on the lower
chronograph button, zero's the chronograph hand whilst still in
motion, which then restarts immediatly, avoiding the need for a
pilot to break concentration from the control of the plane.