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Geneva, Sep 22, 2021

LOT 162

Slava
Oversized timer, chronograph, split-seconds, minute central counter, high frequency; chromium-plated metal

CHF 500 - 1,000

EUR 500 - 950 / USD 550 - 1,100 / HKD 4,300 - 8,600

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 125

Chromium-plated metal, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, oversized timer in the shape of a pocket watch, made for sports timing, with three horological complications:
· 1/10 second chronograph (activated by the winding-crown and the round push-piece located on the case-band at 1 o’clock)
· Split-seconds (activated by the round push-piece located on the case-band at 11 o’clock)
· Dragging 60-minute central counter

Case-back polished and screwed.

Silver colour dial with suspended Arabic numerals.

Movement 24’’’, rhodium plated, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, high frequency monometallic balance with poising screws and hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator; chronograph work and split-seconds work on the top plate.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-6-8

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Slava, Russia (then U.S.S.R.)

Year circa 1970

Movement No. 270 955

Case No. unnumbered

Material chromium-plated metal

Diameter 64.7 mm.

Caliber 5498, 24’’’, straight-line lever escapement (36 000 v / h)

Weight 230 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial and movement

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.

Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.