Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 410

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

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 4,000

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original