Berthoud Geneve “Universal” Chronograph
very rare wristwatch with stop function, reference 7066, c. 1940
Case: stainless steel, numbered 685412, diameter c. 38 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, calibre 385, stop function via control wheel
Dial: black, Arabic numerals, 45-minute index, small second, tachymeter
A very rare and unusual "Enversteel" chronograph with round pushers. The movement is in working condition, partly stained and with oxidised areas. Louis Edouard Berthoud and Ulysse Georges Perret founded the company Perret et Berthoud in 1897. They launched the first wristwatch with a chronograph in 1917. During the economic crisis in the 1930s, they joined forces with a group of investors to form the company Perret & Berthoud SA Universal Watch CO.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst.
Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368
watches@dorotheum.at
28.05.2024 - 15:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
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Berthoud Geneve “Universal” Chronograph
very rare wristwatch with stop function, reference 7066, c. 1940
Case: stainless steel, numbered 685412, diameter c. 38 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, calibre 385, stop function via control wheel
Dial: black, Arabic numerals, 45-minute index, small second, tachymeter
A very rare and unusual "Enversteel" chronograph with round pushers. The movement is in working condition, partly stained and with oxidised areas. Louis Edouard Berthoud and Ulysse Georges Perret founded the company Perret et Berthoud in 1897. They launched the first wristwatch with a chronograph in 1917. During the economic crisis in the 1930s, they joined forces with a group of investors to form the company Perret & Berthoud SA Universal Watch CO.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst.
Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368
watches@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Wrist and Pocket Watches |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 28.05.2024 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 04.05. - 27.05.2024 |