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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 296
?Chronostat Deck Watch? L. Leroy & Cie., Paris, No. 2000, ATO Patent. Made in the 1970s. Fine mahogany Chronostat III electric deck watch, in original fitted mahogany traveling box.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,600 - 2,200 / USD 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 5,310
C. Two-body mahogany, rectangular with glazed lid. D. White with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "alpha" hands. M. Transistor controlled electrical impulse, chronometer pattern Guillaume balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 17 x 13 x 9 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The Chronostat III deck watches were
tested for the first time with the new rules
specially set out for battery-powered chronometers.
Eight Chronostat III deck watches
were presented for the contest, six of
which were successful and were bought by
the Navy. Two others were accepted although
not fully successful, and had to be
adjusted by the maker. Only two were refused.