Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
TavanneS For Hermès Silver Belt Buckle Watch Tavannes, Swiss, retailed by Hermès, No. 573334, case No. 0125968, Ref. 3484. Made in the 1930s. Fine and unusual, square, sterling silver belt buckle watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve
C. Four-body, buckle with engine-turned line decoration, release button to open the hinged watch case to view the time, hooded belt lugs. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 57.5 x 31.5 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |