Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 131
Swiss Horological Centre for Invalids of Bienne / Biel
Horological school pocket watch; stainless steel
CHF 200 - 400
EUR 200 - 400 / USD 250 - 450 / HKD 1,700 - 3,400TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,000
Stainless steel, keyless-winding, round-shaped, horological school pocket watch, with snap-on case-back and subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Swiss Watchmaking Centre for Invalids of Bienne, Bienne / Biel
Model “Centre Horloger Suisse pour Invalides”
Year circa 1968
Movement No. 2
Case No. 1 912 286 (by IWC, International Watch Co., Schaffhausen / Schaffhouse)
Material stainless steel
Diameter 45.3 mm.
Caliber 16’’’, lever escapement (based on ebauche by IWC, International Watch Co., Schaffhausen / Schaffhouse)
Signature dial and case
Notes
Centre Horloger Suisse pour Invalides
The Swiss Horological Centre for Invalids (“Centre Horloger Suisse pour Invalides”) was founded in Bienne / Biel in 1965, with the aim of providing training in watchmaking to disabled people who would then receive a CFC (Certificat Fédéral de Capacité – Federal Certificate of Competence), as in Swiss horological schools. The opening of a production workshop made it possible to provide work for disabled people who had not been able to integrate into the watchmaking industry. In 1976, following the watchmaking crisis, this centre experienced financial difficulties which led to its closure.
Biography
· Etienne, Marlise, “Centre horloger suisse pour invalides: menaces de fermeture et remous internes”, in FAN – L’Express, January 20, 1976, p. 8.
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