Lot 20
BLANCPAIN - a gentleman's Polish Naval issue Fifty Fathoms wrist watch. Stainless steel case...
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 605
Lot 20
BLANCPAIN - a gentleman's Polish Naval issue Fifty Fathoms wrist watch. Stainless steel case...
Lot 20
Lot Description
BLANCPAIN - a gentleman's Polish Naval issue Fifty Fathoms wrist watch. Stainless steel case with calibrated bezel. Numbered MW7346 206226. Signed automatic AS calibre 2063 with quick date set. Black dial with luminous hour markers, "No radiations" symbol to six, date aperture to three. Fitted to an unsigned perforated black leather strap with nickel plated pin buckle. 42mm.<p>
<p>Produced by Blancpain for the French Navy's elite Combat Divers in 1953, the orders were fulfilled via Paris-based diving equipment company Spirotechnique. Through them the watch came to the attention of Jacques Cousteau, appearing on the diver's wrist during the Oscar-Winning film 'Silent World' Other navies adopted the watch including the Polish, who this watch was issued to.
360: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: MW7346 206226
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing. Minute hand shows rust.
<li>Glass has scratches and marks.
<li>Case shows light scratches and marks. Rotating bezel rotates. Bezel rotates easily and without a ratchet.
<li>Crown has light scratches and marking.
<li>Strap shows marks and creasing.
<li>Buckle shows noticeable marks and scratches.<p>
<p>This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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