Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 221*
UNIVERSAL
SINGLE-BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE COUNTER, BLACK DIAL, CALIBRE “MONOPOUSSOIR”; CHROMIUM-PLATED METAL
EUR 2,100 - 4,100
USD 2,200 - 4,400 / HKD 16,900 - 33,800 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: EUR 3,640
Chromium-plated metal, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, black colour dial with suspended Arabic numerals, black colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the single olive-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 2 o’clock) with telemetric scale graduated for a kilometre, and, in the centre, graduated in an Archimedean spiral for 360 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 45-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Universal, Geneva
Year circa 1930
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 331 228
Material chromium-plated metal
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 39.6 mm.
Caliber 16’’’, lever escapement
Dimensions 46.3 x 39.6 mm.
Weight 47.5 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial