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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 559

Laco - Durowe, No. H 2469, Ref. 127-560B, made by Lacher & Co., Pforzheim, in the 1940s. Fine and rare, large, matte nickel-plated bronze military aviator's stop-wristwatch with indirect centerseconds and Guillaume balance.

CHF 4,800 - 5,800

USD 4,300 - 5,200 / EUR 3,000 - 3,600

C. Matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown. D. Black with radium-coated indexes for 60 seconds, concentric, Arabic numerals for 60 minutes, at the center, graduation for 12 hours. Radium-coated lozenge hands. M. 21''', gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 21 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-31-09

Good

Transformations

HANDS Damaged