Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 29
MARVIN FOR DUNLOP TIRES Marvin, Swiss. Made circa 1950 for Dunlop. Unusual stainless steel and rubber tire watch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 900 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 6,250
C. Circular, two-piece, surrounded by rubber resembling a tire, snap-on case back. D. Black with luminous Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, shock absorber , cut bimetallic compensation balance with 3 adjustments, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 50 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |