Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 265
Stowa, Germany, No. 2540, circa 1945. Interesting, center second, water-resistant, military wristwatch.
CHF 160 - 200
Sold: CHF 132
C. two body, polished, screwed and engraved case back, lapidated lugs. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals. "Alpha" radium-coated steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 4-12 |
Fair Worn |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |
Notes
Engraved on the back: "Armee Franfaise " and the nnrnber.
This watch is part of a stock of timekeepers, made in Germany
by Stowa (Walther Storz Co.) which were requisitioned by the
French Government at the end of WWII, as war damage
compensation. They were then marked "Armee Franfaise".
These watches were very well-constructed with a Laco-Durowe
movement.