Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 341
FORMIDA, PINK GOLD. Formida, case No. 356 15, 223. Made in the 1950's. Fine, antimagnetic, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, tachometer and register. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 850 - 1,700
Sold: CHF 2,375
C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, curved lugs, inclined bezel, soft iron gilt metal antimagnetic lining, snap on case back. D. Champagne with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second track with 5 minute/seconds Arabic markers, outer red tachometer scale, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register. Blued steel Alpha hands. M. Rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Diam. 37.5 mm. Thickness 12 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |