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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 266
Laco - Durowe, No. D 05115, Ref. 127-560B-1. Assembled byWempe in the early 1940s. Extremely rare, large, indirect hacking center seconds, burnishedmetal reconnaissance pilot'swristwatchwith the original long double leather strap and buckle.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,100 - 2,800 / CHF 3,300 - 4,500
Sold: USD 3,480
C. Matte gray, concave lugs, large 9 mm winding crown. D. Black with luminous outer minute/seconds track and Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes, concentric Arabic 12 hour graduations. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. 1522, gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 21 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |