Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...

New York, Grand Havana Room, May 13, 1999

LOT 30

Universal, Geneve, Compax, "F.A.B.", No. 1440994, Ref. 124107, 1940's. Fine, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

USD 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: USD 4,140

C. three body, massive, polished, engraved case back. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Lozenge" radium-coated hands. M. 13 "' Cal. 287 rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 4-24-01

Fair

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

Engraved on the case back: "F.A.B." (Forca Aeria Brasileira) and the numbers. This watch was used by the Brazilian Air Force.