Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006
LOT 304
"Aquatimer Cousteau Divers" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Aquatimer - Cousteau Divers", No. 558/ 1953. Made in a limited edition of 1953 pieces in 2004 to commemorate Cousteau?s first Expedition in the Red Sea. Accompanied by the original fitted box and warranty. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 1000 m, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel IWC buckle.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 8,000 - 9,500
Sold: USD 5,900
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated inner uni-directional rotating disc with orange 15-minute indicator, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with luminous bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous hour and orange minute "bâton" hands. M. Cal. C. 30110, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, the crown at 4 rotates the 60-minute disc. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |