Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 323
Waltham
Ref. SW45, self-winding, chronograph, minute counter, date, AM-PM indication, two-time zone; “Officially Certified Chronometer”; stainless steel
Ref. SW45, self-winding, chronograph, minute counter, date, AM-PM indication, two-time zone; “Officially Certified Chronometer”; stainless steel
EUR 1,400 - 2,700
USD 1,700 - 3,300 / HKD 13,000 - 24,900
Stainless steel, self-winding, round-shaped, aviator’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back screwed by six screws, large ball-shaped winding-crown, 24-hour graduated inner bezel for the AM-PM indication, white colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 3 and five horological complications:
• 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces)
• Dragging 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AMPM) scale (central hour index)
• Two-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the corrector located on the case-band at 10 o’clock; bezel graduated for 24 hours)
• 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces)
• Dragging 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AMPM) scale (central hour index)
• Two-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the corrector located on the case-band at 10 o’clock; bezel graduated for 24 hours)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Waltham Watch Co., Switzerland
Model “Officially Certified Chronometer”
Reference SW45
Year circa 2007
Case No. No. B 7969
Bracelet white leather Waltham strap
Buckle stainless steel Waltham double folding deployant clasp
Diameter 44.9 mm. (bezel)
Dimensions 52 x 44.9 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, certificate of origin (dated October 3, 2008), instructions booklet, COSC chronometer certification No. 28 222 (dated January 25, 2008), stainless steel setting-pin
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU