Geneva, Nov 09, 2024
LOT 162
EBERHARD & CO., SWITZERLAND, SISTEMA MAGINI, 24-HOUR SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH WITH DATE, CHROME
CHF 5,000 - 8,000
HKD 45,000 - 72,000 / USD 5,800 - 9,300 / EUR 5,400 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
A very fine and extremely rare, chrome, manual wind 24-hour split-second chronograph pocket watch with date
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Eberhard & Co., switzerland
Model Sistema Magini
Year circa 1940's
Case No. 102326
Diameter 51
Caliber 1114, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Signed on the dial Mod. Magini, for the famous Italian pilot Publio Magini, that rose to fame when he succesfully flew to Tokyo to deliver secret codes in 1943. His route was exceedingly complicated to ensure they were not caught and needed precise mechanical instruments to complete his mission. One of these was a similar pocket watch to this one (apart from the extra month indication) and were produced in extremely small quantities.
Provenance
Property of a German Gentleman