Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 273
West End Watch Co., No. 6143, Ref. 1352, 1930's. Fine and unusual, small, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.
CHF 250 - 300
Sold: CHF 397
C. two body, satine, screwed case back, dust protecting cap, lapidated case. D. matted silver with radiumcoated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" radium-coated hands. M. 8 1 /2 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch was used by the Royal British An Forces and bears the
"Broad Arrow" on the back.