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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 74

Heuer, "Regata", No. 4226284. Produced in the 1970's.Unusual center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, military green-colored stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a 10-minute countdown indication.

C. three-body, brushed, screwed-down case back with logo, 1/5th second graduation on revolving bezel, hooded lugs. D. military green with painted white Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture covering five holes showing a blue, red and black revolving disc indicating the countdown in ten minutes. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands, red for the chronograph. M. Cal. Lemania 1345, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flt balance-spring.Dial and case signed.Dim. 43 x 48 mm.