Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 365

FOUCHER MARINE NATIONALE

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,000 - 2,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

Fine keyless chromium pocket watch with co-axial button start/stop and return-to-zero for the chronograph.
Black dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and 1/5th of a second divisions, subsidiary seconds dial and 60-minute register, inscription T.U on the dial for (temps universel). White spade hands.

These watches were originally delivered with an extra balance staff in a special compartment built in the movement.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*-8

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Slightly scratched

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Foucher

Year Circa 1960

Movement No. 3464

Case No. 923708 /// 0194 B

Caliber 17”’ nickel plated, straight line lever escapement with cut monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown

Dimensions 50 mm

Signature Case and Movement numbered

Accessories Original fitted deck box numbered 0194 B with glazed aperture on the cover