Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 30
Vixa "Antimagnetic", Type 20, 1950's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.
USD 1,100 - 1,300
Sold: USD 863
C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel . D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes register. "Baton " radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 15-35 |
Slightly rusted To be restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 20-51 |
Period original Partially reprinted |
Notes
The title "retour en vol" refers to the instantaneous fly-back
feature of the chronograph work. A single push on the lower
chronograph button, zero's the chronograph hand whilst still in
motion, which then restarts immediatly, avoiding the need for a
pilot to break concentration from the control of the plane.