Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 60
Le Phare – Jean d’Eve made by Dubois-Depraz
Jumping retrograde hands, blue dial; “100e anniversaire” “Sectora”; 18K yellow gold
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
EUR 1,850 - 3,700 / USD 2,200 - 4,400 / HKD 16,800 - 33,500
Sold: CHF 3,250
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, horizontal rectangular-shaped with rounded bezel, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case, blue colour lacquered dial with jumping minute and hour retrograde hands, so-called “Sectora”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Le Phare, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Model made by Dubois-Depraz, Le Lieu (Vallée de Joux); “100e anniversaire”
Year probably 1988
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 2
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet dark grey leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber 10’’’ ½ (Peseux) with additional module for the jumping retrograde hands
Height 36.1 mm.
Width 36.6 mm.
Signature dial and case
Notes
This watch appears to be a prototype made by the Dubois-Depraz manufacture in the Vallée de Joux, for the 100th anniversary of the Le Phare – Jean d’Eve company, founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1888.
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