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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

LOT 6

Foucher No. 3691, sold to the French Marine Aéronotique Navale, circa 1960. Chrome cased keyless watch with chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder. Original fitted deck box with glazed aperture on the cover.

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

USD 1,100 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

C. Chrome finished, three body, "demi-bassine", the back engraved : Marine Nationale - Aéronotique Navale 0192 - B - Foucher. Chrome finished cuvette. D. Black painted marked : T.U., with Arabic numerals outer chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. White painted " bâton" hands. M. 17"' nickel plated , 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.


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These watches were originally delivered with an extra balance staff in a special compartment built in the movement.