Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 27
Wyler, "Automatic - Unbreakable". Produced circa 1931.Fine and rare self-winding, rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 800 - 1,200
USD 500 - 730
Sold: CHF 1,725
C. three-body, polished, hinged case back, lapidated bezel and lugs, back winder. D. two-tone silver with radium-coated numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 8 ''' 3/4, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance 3 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Signed on the dial. Dim. 24 x 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The automatic wristwatches equipped with a Wyler movement, patented in 1931 for the Wyler S.A. watch factory, were among the earliest wristwatches in which the movements of the wrist wound the mainspring.