Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 351

FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53243, BATHY 50, STEEL

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

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

Sold: CHF 5,500

A fine, rare, manual wind, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with mechanical depth gauge


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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 Bathy 50

Reference 53243

Year circa 1965

Case No. 494

Diameter 40 mm.

Caliber P 320

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

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.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss gentleman