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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 431

Buèche-Girod, Swiss, Ref. YG 7744-1. Produced in the 1960's. Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in the shape of a Lancia radiator grill with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,000

C. two body, shaped, solid, polished, lapidated concave lugs, winding-crown at 4 o'clock. D. grey with white lines representing the radiator's grill, at the center, the Lancia logo in silver and blue enamel, applied white gold pyramidal indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 7 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 28 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Buèche-Girod: the House was founded by A. Buèche in 1937. They were specialized in making wristwatches representing car grills, especially Mercedes and Lancia.