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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 30
Traction Avant Baume & Mercier, Geneve, case No. 09006. Made in the 1960s. Fine and very rare 18K pink and white gold wristwatch in a shape of a stylized Citroen ?Traction Avant? with two diamonds as headlights and a ruby as rear light.
CHF 2,300 - 2,800
USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,400 - 1,700
Sold: CHF 3,600
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lugs in a shape of car wheels, bezel in a shape of a car roof, snap-on case back. D. Champagne with baton and Roman numerals. Blued épée hands. M. 5???, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 16 x 31 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |