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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 216
Elgin, "24 Hours", No 6139853, Ref. A 11, made in 1940. Fine, center second, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with original military cloth bracelet and steel buckle.
CHF 1,100 - 1,300
Sold: CHF 1,852
C. polished, screwed case back, reeded bezel, concave lugs, numbered on the case back. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals for the 24 hours. "Baton " tritium-coated hands. M. 7'/2 "' Cal. 647 N.F. 3807, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch was used by the U.S. Air Force during WIVTI.
On the case back: "A. F. U.S. ARMY- TYPE A-II - SPEC. NO. 94 -
27834-B - SER. No. AF45-37666 - MFR'S PART No. 2114 - ORD.
No. W33-038ac-6600 - ELGIN".