Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 39

GÜBELIN, LUZERN / LUCERNE, “IPSO MATIC” “BIDYNATOR, TRIPLE DATE À GUICHETS, SO-CALLED “CHIOCCOLATONE”, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 32,000 - 64,000

EUR 3,800 - 7,600 / CHF 3,800 - 7,500 / USD 4,100 - 8,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 52,500

A 18k yellow gold, self winding square-shaped with rounded corners, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, silver colour dial with radial applied indexes, centre-seconds and four horological complications: half-instantaneous date, day, month, and moonphase.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Gübelin, Luzern / Lucerne

Model “Ipso Matic” “Bidynator

Year circa 1955

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. 149 890

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet leather strap with gilded metal buckle

Buckle gilded metal buckle

Diameter 43.2 X 32 mm.

Caliber 11 ½ ’’’, lever escapement (based on Bidynator 693, ebauche by Felsa, Grenchen / Granges)

Dimensions 43.2 X 32 mm.

Weight 71gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement