Exceptional horologic works of art

Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 584

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, Ref. 3926. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. three body, solid, polished, dedicated case back, anti-magnetic protecting cap, concave lugs. D. pink with gold painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation in blue Arabic numerals, at the center, spiral tachometric scale. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 13 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Engraved on the back:"Hamelryck Philippe - 5.4.1895"