Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 08, 2023
LOT 47
GÜBELIN
SELF-WINDING, TRIPLE DATE À GUICHETS, MOON; “IPSO MATIC” “BIDYNATOR”, GAY FRÈRES BRACELET; SO-CALLED “CHIOCCOLATONE”; STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 33,300 - 67,000
EUR 4,000 - 8,000 / CHF 4,000 - 8,000 / USD 4,300 - 8,500
Stainless steel, self-winding, square-shaped with rounded corners, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, silver colour dial with suspended “Dauphine” numerals, centre-seconds and four horological complications:
· Half-instantaneous date of the month (exterior graduation with central index)
· Day of the week (aperture at 11 o’clock; indications given in English)
· Month of the year (aperture at 1 o’clock; indications given in English)
· Phases of the moon (aperture at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
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 Gubelin, Luzern / Lucerne
Model “Ipso Matic” “Bidynator”; so-called “Chioccolatone”
Year circa 1950-1955
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 100 093
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel elastic bracelet with deployant clasp (by Gay Frères, Geneva)
Length 175 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 11 ½ ’’’, lever escapement (based on Bidynator 693, ebauche by Felsa, Grenchen / Granges)
Dimensions 43.2 x 32 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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