Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 286
Eterna Watch Co., retailed by Beyer Zurich, 1930's. Fine and rare, small, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph and register.
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. polished. D. black with radiuumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-51 |
Fair Partially reprinted |
Notes
It is very rare and unusual to find such a small chronograph at
this time, and it is probably among the smallest ever made.