Importantes Montres de Collection

Geneva, May 15, 2011

LOT 139

1954 FIFA World Cup Lacquer Swiss Flag & Football Dial Swiss, No. 2316. Made for the FIFA World Cup held in Switzerland in 1954. Fine and rare, gold-plated and stainless steel, center-seconds wristwatch with cloisonné-style lacquer dial.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 800 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,750

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, lapidated lugs. D. Matte silver chapter ring with applied gilt dart indexes and Arabic numerals, luminous dots, outer minute divisions, the center lacquered in the manner of cloisonné enamel with a football on the Swiss flag background, the date 1954. Gilt skeleton hands. M. Cal. 265, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The 1954 FIFA World Cup was held in Switzerland between 16th June and 4th July 1954.