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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 120
Futurematic LeCoultre, ?Futurematic?, movement No. 1288381. Made for the American market in 1957. Fine, self-winding ?Bumper?, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with power reserve. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,700 - 2,200
USD 1,500 - 2,000 / EUR 1,000 - 1,400
Sold: CHF 1,320
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, rounded bezel, snap-on case back the inside engraved ?Cased and Timed in USA by LeCoultre?, crown on the back. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes and Arabic 12, 3, 6, 9 numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds at 3, aperture for the power reserve indicator. Yellow gold Dauphine hands. M. Cal. 817/1 (897), rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator, unadjusted. Dial, case and movement. Dim 35 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Property of a European Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |