Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 226
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Mark x No. 1131673, Ref. M 12693, made in 1940. Fine, stainless steel military wristwatch with original woven military strap and steel buckle.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 4,364
C. two body, polished, satine. D. black with radiumcoated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" radium-coated hands. M. 12"' Cal. 83, No. 1081084, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4-6 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Slightly oxidized |
Dial: 4-21-24-01 |
Fair Period Slightly chipped HANDS Original |
Notes
The Schaffhauser Manufacture produced at least 6000 quality
watches for military use with excellent characteristics.
This model "Mark X" was used by the British Forces and the Air
Force in its version WWW, and also by the German and U.S.
Army during WWII. On the dial, the radium-coated symbol: the
"Broad Arrow". Inside and outside the case back: the letters
WWW, the arrow and the numbers.