Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 336

Invicta Chrono-Sport, produced in 50 examples only in the 1920's, only about 6 original pieces are stil) known to-day. Very rare and unusual rectangular, nickel-chrome gentleman's wristwatch, with single button fifth of second chronograph and register.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

C. polished, hinged back, sliding button on the band for all chronograph functions. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the 30 minutes register at 6 o'clock, at 12 o'clock, the 10 second chronograph dial divided in 5th of second and aperture for the 60 seconds register ring dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodIumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.


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In the 1980's, circa 10 movements were left and were cased in 18ct gold cases. A similar watch is published in "Wristwatches", page 282.