Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 529
FAVRE LEUBA, BIVOUAC 9000, PERSONAL WATCH OF ADRIAN BALLINGER THAT CLIMBED THE EVEREST
CHF 8,000 - 14,000
HKD 64,000 - 112,000 / USD 8,000 - 14,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 7,500
A very fine and unique, manual wind, titanium altimeter /air pressure wristwatch that claimed Everest on the wrist of Adrian Ballinger
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Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Favre Leuba
Model Raider Bivouac 9000
Reference 10105.06
Year Circa 2018
Calibre FL311
Case No. 07028
Bracelet Leather with titanium Favre Leuba buckle
Dimensions 48 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Accessories Original fitted box, certificate, warranty card, USB key, letter of authentication by Adrian Ballinger, a photograph of the watch on his wrist at the summit of Everes
Notes
The watch is the personal watch of climber Adrian Ballinger. He wore this watch on his climb to Everest on May 20th, 2018. Upon his return, he decided that rather than keep the watch he would offer it up for auction and donate the proceeds to the Khumbu climbing center. The watch is specially engraved with his name and ascent date and is a rare opportunity to own a watch that has made it to the top of Everest. The Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) was launched in 2003 and over the past fifteen years has become a successful vocational program for indigenous people. Each winter for two weeks, technical climbing skills are taught along with English language, mountain safety, rescue, and wilderness first aid. Dr. Luanne Freer, who oversees Everest base camp ER, attests that KCC skills and knowledge are saving lives at the roof of the world. Nearly one thousand Nepali men and women have now attended KCC since its inception.