Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 75
LEROY CHRONOMETER WRISTWATCH VIPER HEAD YELLOW GOLD L. Leroy & Cie, Paris, No. 31254/22999. Made in 1949. Fine and extremely rare 18K yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch with PESEUX 260 caliber made in 3300 examples. Accompanied by the Besancon Chronometer certificate
CHF 5,500 - 7,500
HKD 44,000 - 61,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 7,500
Two-body, solid, polished, coin-edge band, concave lugs. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. Gilt brass, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.
DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.