Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 152
Sterling Silver Aviator?s Watch Longines for Wittnauer, No. 5442792, ?Weems? second setting watch. Made circa 1933. Fine and very rare, large, center seconds, sterling silver aviator's wristwatch with a 21? long leather strap.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 9,000 / CHF 9,000 - 14,000
Sold: USD 9,000
C. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged case back and sterling silver lunette, ball-shaped winding-crown, pull out to set the center dial time. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, at the centre a revolving matte silver dial to adjust the time in seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18.69 N, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |