The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 238

Buèche-Girod, Swiss, 1960's.Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding,18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch in the shape of a Mercedes radiator grill, with date.

C. two body, shaped, massive, polished, on the bezel at 12 o'clock, the Mercedes logo in blue and white enamel, central lugs. D. grey with white lines with applied white gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated grey hands. M. 11''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 37 x 30 mm.