Tim_M
1472
Beautiful, looks like a museum piece
I'm impressed by the definition of the case, lugs, and bracelet. The dial is so clean... this watch looks like it came out of a time capsule. Even the stepped joint between the lugs and case is crisp! Congratulations on this rare piece in rare condition.
Best,
Tim
A rare (vintage) bird...
...for Art, and any other vintage Chronometre lovers. Cal. 343 housed in an 18k unpolished case. Cheers, Tony C. ...
Beautiful, looks like a museum piece
I'm impressed by the definition of the case, lugs, and bracelet. The dial is so clean... this watch looks like it came out of a time capsule. Even the stepped joint between the lugs and case is crisp! Congratulations on this rare piece in rare condition. ...
Ref 2518? After a very long search . . .
. . . I finally latched onto a '49 ref 2576 . . . . . . with a cal 343 under the hood last year, but as fate would have it, the prior owner wanted it back in the worst way, and I just didn't have it in me to say 'no'. Your example is damn near NOS, Tony. ...
2576/2518
Interesting, Art, but to your great credit to have returned it. Mine is double stamped 2576 and 2518. I found it at auction, and decided that it would be worth the premium based both on condition, and the value of the heavy, 18k aftermarket bracelet. The ...