Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 29

"Aquatimer Cousteau Divers" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Aquatimer Cousteau Divers". Made in a limited edition of 1953 examples in 2004. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 1000 m, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed,screwed-down case back and crown,graduated inner uni-directional rotatingbezel, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with luminousbâton indexes, orange 15-minuteindicator on the inner bezel, aperture forthe date. Luminous hour and orangeminute "bâton" hands. M. Cal. C. 30110,rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight linelever escapement, monometallicbalance, shock-absorber, self-compensatingflat balance-spring. The crown at 4rotates the inner bezel.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm.