Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 457

FAVRE LEUBA, BIVOUAC, STEEL

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

A fine, manual wind, stainless steel wristwatch with altimeter and barometer


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Favre Leuba

Model Bivouac

Reference 53203

Year Circa 1964

Calibre  10032

Case No. 925

Dimensions 39 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Notes

Acknowledged in 1962 for launching the famed bivouac model which allowed climbers to get both altitude and humidity using a mechanical gauge. Made in 3 different versions, one with a plain silver dial and 2 different blue dial versions, this example has been kept in excellent overall condition.