Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 128

TWO YACHT TIMERS A) Heuer, Swiss, No. 16854, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, No. 16854. Made circa 1970. Fine and rare, water-resistant stainless steel timer designed for boat races, with central 5-minute register. Accompanied by original fitted box.
B) Heuer, Swiss, Yacht Timer, Ref. 203.505. Made in the 1970s. Fine and unusual, large, curved, plastic and steel waterproof wrist timer designed for boat races, with central 5-minute register. Accompanied by original fitted box and guarantee. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, frosted steel, large winding crown to start, stop and reset under the bow, screw-down case back engraved: To Dad With Love From B.T.S. D. White, subdivided into five sections numbered 0 through 4, outer 5 second divisions. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial and case signed Abercrombie & Fitch, movement signed Heuer. DIAM. 49 mm. THICKNESS 17 mm.
C. Two-body, textured black plastic, large winding crown to start, stop and reset. D. White, subdivided into five colored sections numbered 0 through 4, outer 5 second divisions. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 47 mm. THICKNESS 17 mm.