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Hong Kong, Mar 09, 2022

LOT 89

Heuer
Large split-seconds chronograph, minute counter; painted metal and chromium-plated metal

HKD 17,000 - 34,000

EUR 1,950 - 3,900 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000 / USD 2,200 - 4,400

Black painted metal and chromium-plated metal, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with snap-on case-back, black dial with subsidiary seconds at 6 and three horological complications:
· 1/10 second chronograph (activated by the single round push-piece located on the winding-crown)
· Split-seconds (activated by the round-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 11 o’clock)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)

Accompanied by an electronic timing device Heuer-Leonidas, “Startomat”, Ref. 3-029 (made by the electronic division, Bienne / Biel), circa 1970.

Blue painted steel case, white metal control panel with “on / off” switch, “start / finish” and “automatic / control” settings, battery meter and line indicator; on the rear, various connection sockets with stainless steel carry handle (18.5 x 14.5 x 15.5 mm.); with added Wyler “Incaflex” advertising.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Heuer, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Reference 11.402

Year circa 1960-1970

Movement No. unnumbered (by Heuer-Leonidas S.A.)

Case No. unnumbered

Material painted metal and chromium-plated metal

Diameter 65 mm.

Caliber 19’’’ (based on Valjoux 93 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux), Beryllium lever escapement, 18 000 v / h, adjusted two positions

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: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.

Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.