Geneva, Nov 09, 2024
LOT 161
LECOULTRE, SWITZERLAND, REF. E 2643, SHARK DEEPSEA, EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES, ORIGINAL FITTED BOX, 2 SPARE BEZELS, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 90,000 - 136,000 / USD 11,600 - 17,400 / EUR 10,700 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
A very fine and rare, well-preserved, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand LeCoultre, switzerland
Model Shark Deepsea
Reference E 2643
Year circa 1969
Case No. 296066
Diameter 40
Caliber 72, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories extract from the archives, original fitted box, 2 spare bezels
Notes
Launched in the 1960's, The so called "Shark" chronograph wears large on the wrist coming in at 40 mm and is further enhanced by the bezel. Produced under this name for the US market, this example has been very well preserved with all engraving clearly present on the caseback and comes accompanied by its rare box and its even rarer extra bezels.
Provenance
Property of a Japanese Gentleman