Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 126

Buèche-Girod, Swiss, "Lancia" case No. 79704, Ref. YG 7744-1. Produced in the 1970's.Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in the shape of a Lancia radiator grill.

CHF 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, lapidated concave lugs, winding-crown at 4 o'clock. D. grey with white lines representing the car 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, numbered on the case.Dim. 39 x 28 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Buèche-Girodthe House was founded by A. Buèche in 1937. They specialized in making wristwatches representing car grills, especially those of Mercedes and Lancia.