Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 2

NICOLET WATCH, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2873 A, NEW OLD STOCK, SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 4,000 - 7,000

HKD 34,700 - 61,000 / USD 4,500 - 7,800 / EUR 4,100 - 7,200

Sold: CHF 5,000

A very fine and very rare, new old stock, large, 18k yellow gold, manual wind single button chronograph wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Nicolet Watch, switzerland

Reference 2873 A

Year circa 1960's

Case No. 921301

Diameter 36

Caliber Landeron 251, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Kept in New old stock condition still with its protective caseback still in place, this reference has become sought-after due to its original and unusual single-button co-axial chronograph. Made by Landeron for a few different companies, the winding is done by pulling out the crown out, while all the chronograph functions are operated via the crow, namely turned downwards to start, upwards to stop and then upwards again to reset. Most of those examples are found in stainless steel, yellow gold versions are rare and almost never found in new condition.

Provenance

Property of A Swiss Gentleman