Geneva, Nov 04, 2023

LOT 47

FAVRE LEUBA, SWITZERLAND, REF. 53213, BIVOUAC, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,200 - 4,300 / USD 2,300 - 4,500 / HKD 17,400 - 34,700

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

A fine, rare, self winding wristwatch with mechanical altimeter and barometer


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Favre Leuba, Switzerland

Model Bivouac

Reference 53213

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

Diameter 40 mm.

Caliber 10032, 21 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

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.