Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 247

Laco - Durowe, No. H 3129, Ref. 127-560B, made by Lacher & Co., in the 1940s. Large, indirect center-seconds, burnished steel military aviator's stop-wristwatch with double leather strap and buckle.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 2,185

C. matte gray, stamped "Durowe". D. black with radium-coated indexes for 60 seconds, concentric, Arabic numerals for 60 minutes, at the center, graduation for 12 hours. Radium-coated "Lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 52-19''', signed Laco, gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

On the band is engraved the %LOGO FI 23883, which identifies the watch as having been made for aeronautical navigation.on.