Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 65
Longines for Grauwiler
Ref. 3496, Art Deco, calibre 27.0; 18K yellow gold
CHF 200 - 400
EUR 200 - 400 / USD 250 - 450 / HKD 1,700 - 3,400TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 600
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped with round bezel, gentleman’s Art Deco wristwatch, snap-on case-back, gold colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)
Model made for Grauwiler, Basel
Reference 3496
Year circa 1938
Movement No. 5 543 028
Case No. 5 543 028 (made by Jacques Beiner, Saint-Imier)
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 30.5 mm (bezel)
Caliber 27.0, lever escapement
Height 37.3 mm.
Width 30.5 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated March 12, 2021, mentioned that this watch was invoiced on November 30, 1938, to the Longines agent, Maison Wirth, Switzerland.
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Grauwiler-Guggenbühl, Basel
Watchmaker and jewel-maker active in Basel from 1899.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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