Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 232
Lemania, Swiss, No. 8972, made in the 1950's, Fine and large stainless steel, keyless watch with split 1/10 seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" polished, the back engraved: "No. 023" together with a Greek inscription. Hinged stainless steel cuvette. D. White enamel with bold Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 24"', gilt brass, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, high frequency cut bimetallic balance beating 36000 vibration per hour, Breguet balance spring. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 65 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |