Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 36
VIXA REF. 5100 TYPE 20 RETOUR EN VOL STEEL Vixa, "Type 20, Antimagnetic", case No. 6618, Ref. 5100. Made circa 1954. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with flyback round button chronograph and register.
HKD 10,500 - 21,000
USD 1,400 - 2,700 / CHF 1,200 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 16,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, engraved screwed case back, revolving reeded bezel, lapidated lugs. Black with painted luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer 1/5th seconds and 5-minute division with radial Arabic numerals. Luminous white baton hands. Cal. 7026, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9-19 |
Good Scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-01-05 |
Good Slightly damaged HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |