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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 224

Hanhart, German, cased for the French Army, circa 1950. Fine chromium plated keyless watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

CHF 800 - 1,000

C. Three piece, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the Military Service Number. Plain chromium plated cuvette. D. Black with luminescent Arabic numerals and indexes, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Luminescent "batons" hands. M. 15"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Incabloc suspension and self compensating Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work and push pieces in the band. Signed on the dial. Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 8-12

Slightly scratched

Worn

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 4-21-01

Fair

Period

HANDS Original

Notes

These watches were mounted with movements given by Germany to the French Army as war damage compensation.