Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 424
CANDINO, SINGLE-BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH FOR THE RCAF, STEEL Candino, Swiss, chronograph, Ref. 5000. Manufactured circa 1960. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 3,000
Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with RCAF and the numbers 6W-28. Silver with black painted arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. Luminous baton hands. Cal. 14 ''' gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, single button set in the case band for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |