Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 421
Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc.
Chronograph, minute counter, calibre Venus 188; stainless steel
CHF 1,190 - 2,380
EUR 1,140 - 2,280 / USD 1,280 - 2,560 / HKD 10,000 - 20,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 1,750
Stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back; silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated 1 000 metres and telemetric scale graduated for one mile (1 609.33 metres)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Wittnauer, New York (U.S.A.)
Year circa 1950-1960
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 5 122 597
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 14’’’ (based on Venus 188, by Berret & Schmitz, Moutier, Bernese Jura)
Height 44 mm.
Width 35 mm.
Signature dial and case
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.