Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 244
FAVRE LEUBA DEEP BLUE STEEL Favre-Leuba, Genève, case No. 59603. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 7,800 - 15,500 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with logo, lapidated lugs, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, screw-down case back and crown. Gray with luminous baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date between 4 & 5. Luminous steel baton and arrow hands. Cal. FL 1152, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |