Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 432

Chronometer Movado, Swiss, No. 340034, made for Henri Blanc, Genève, circa 1925.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer, "1ère Classe" winner of the Timing Contest at the Neuchâtel Observatory, accompanied by original box.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), caliber 340, frosted gilt, 21 jewels, most in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel balance spring with Phillips outer terminal curve, patented micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Movado made a limited number of movements with caliber 340 - pocket chronometer, most of which were destined for the Observatory trials. This watch is the 34th from this series.