Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 249
Eterna-Matic, Swiss, circa 1956. Fine and interesting large model of an Eterna-Matic self-winding wristwatch movement (Cal. 5100) with electric rotating base.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,500 - 4,800 / USD 3,000 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Painted beige with aperture for the movement connection and oval two-arm bracket finished with rollers to hold the watch movement. D. Applied gilt brass ring with indexes. Gilt ?Dauphine? hands. M. 30 cm., straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, 360° rotating Plexiglas rotor, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dim. Height 40 cm., width 30 cm., depth 40 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The model illustrates one of Eterna?s most successful designs based on the Heinrich Stamm USA patent
No. 2746238 of May 22, 1956.