Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 124
"Volvo", Swiss (probably Buèche-Girod). Produced in the 1960's.Fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, asymmetrical, horizontal rectangular "galbé", 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, in the shape of a "Volvo" radiator grill.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,700
Sold: CHF 5,175
C. two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, central lugs, flat top crystal. D.gray with stripes, shaped, with applied white gold pyramidal indexes, below 1 o'clock, the "Volvo" logo with arrow painted in black and white enamel and a transversal black and white line, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white gold and black hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dim. 37 x 28 mm.
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Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |