Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 33

FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53203, BIVOUAC, STEEL

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,100 - 5,100 / USD 3,400 - 5,700 / HKD 26,600 - 44,200

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


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3 *
Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Favre Leuba, Switzerland

Model Bivouac

Reference 53203

Year circa 1964

Case No. 826

Bracelet stainless steel Favre Leuba bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 180 mm.

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber 10032

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

These watches were used by the alpinists first climbing the north side of the Matterhorn and in 1960's polar expeditions. The watch measured the drop in air pressure, warning them that blizzards were on the way.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman