Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 561

PULSAR 18K YELLOW GOLD DIGITAL TIME COMPUTER CALCULATOR ? ORIGINAL BOX, PAPERS & PEN Pulsar "Digital Time Computer Calculator," case No. 184. Sold on June 4th, 1976. Fine and very rare, large and heavy, water-resistant, cushionshaped, 18K yellow gold, LED digital quartz wristwatch with integral calculator and an 18K yellow gold Pulsar bracelet by Gay Freres with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, pen/stylus, guarantee (now void), instruction manual and original sales receipt from Bucherer, Geneva.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 7,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 6 screws, raised oblong aperture for the time display with calculator buttons below. D. Red crystal showing the luminescent indications when activated by the button. M. With quartz standardization. Case and bracelet signed. Dim. 40 x 47 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2

Very good

Notes

This was almost certainly the most expensive watch in Pulsar?s range and sold for 8600 Swiss Francs in 1976. With inbuilt calculator, it caused a sensation when fi rst released. The LED pocket calculator was in itself a must-have gadget in the mid-70?s and a watch that incoporated a miniaturized version was almost incredible. The present watch is a very rare 18K gold example with original Pulsar bracelet made by Gay Freres. The survival of the original box, papers and pen with special stylus for operating the calculator is extremely rare.