Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 285
Berthoud, Geneve, case No. 685402, Ref. 7066. Made circa 1940. Fine stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
USD 2,200 - 3,300 / EUR 1,700 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 3,750
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, stepped bezel, snap on case back with dedication inscription. D. Black with printed luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the 45-minute register, outer 1/5th seconds/ minute track with fi ve minute Arabic markers, outermost tachometer scale. M. Cal. 385, gilt, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2-8-30 |
Very good Slightly scratched Alterations |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |