Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 11, 2018

LOT 7

FAVRE LEUBA, BATHY 50, NEW OLD STOCK

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 7,500

A fine and very rare, manual wind, diver's wristwatch with DEPTH gauge.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1

As new

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Favre Leuba

Model Bathy 50

Reference Ref. 53243

Year Circa 1965

Numbers Case N. 372

Caliber P 320

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Original fitted box

Notes

Acknowledged in 1962 for launching the famed bivouac model which allowed climbers to get both altitude and humidity using a mechanical gauge, Favre Leuba once again came to the forefront by offering the Bathy 50, the first wristwatch featuring a mechanical DEPTH gauge. It was produced in 2 versions: one with a meter indication for the European market and the other was known as the Bathy 160 for the Uk and US market. This particular example has been kept in used condition and still comes with its original fitted box. To be sold without reserve