Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Jun 18, 2008
LOT 380
Benson Blitz J. W. Benson, London, AD 1749, "Blitz", No. 03/10, Ref. 41749. Made in a limited edition of 10 pieces in the 1990?s with movements and dials from the 1940?s, found in a Benson safe after the German WW II. air raids. Fine and very rare, platinum wristwatch. To be sold without reserve>/font>
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000
Sold: USD 5,400
C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, concave lugs, ball-shaped winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloche oxydized silver with painted Arabic numerals on a gold reserve within outer guilloche silver ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 374a, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2-7* |
Very good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |