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.


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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.