Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 326
Breguet, No 8094, Type XX, 1950's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch Type XX - 5101/54, 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, dedicated screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. 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: 4-7-51 |
Fair Oxidized Partially reprinted |
Notes
The type XX 5101/54 (signifying the number and year of the
contract) was usually made with a large ball-shaped crown,
enabling the watch to be rewound by a pilot whilst wearing
gloves. However, any advantage gained by making the watch
easy to wind, was generally outweighed by the problems of the
button catching on clothing under rough conditions, and the
majority have been fitted with a more conventional windingcrown.