Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 352

FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53213, BIVOUAC, STEEL

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,000 - 5,000 / USD 3,300 - 5,400 / HKD 25,300 - 42,100

Sold: CHF 6,250

A fine, rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with mechanical 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 53213

Year circa 1960

Case No. 2050

Bracelet stainless steel DBGM bracelet, approx. overall length 153 mm.

Diameter 40 mm.

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 collector