Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012

LOT 13

A LOT OF TWO YACHT TIMERS A)Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch. Made circa 1965. Rare, composite waterproof counter designed for boat races, with central 5-minute register. Accompanied by original fitted box.
B) Heuer, Swiss, Yacht Timer, Ref. 203.505. Made circa 1970. Fine and unusual, large, plastic and steel waterproof wrist counter designed for boat races, with central 5-minute register. Accompanied by fitted box and guarantee. To be sold without reserve

A) C. Two-body, frosted steel, large button to start, stop and reset under the bow, dedication on the back. D. White, subdivided into fi ve sections numbered 0 through 4, outer 5 second divisions. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial and case signed Abercrombie & Fitch, movement signed Heuer. Diam 49 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
B) C. Two-body, textured black plastic, large button to start, stop and reset. D. White, subdivided into fi ve colored sections numbered 0 through 4, outer 5 second divisions. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 50 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.