$910
Wyler Watch Co. Chronograph, Ref. 4930. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and an unusual balance. three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs. copper-color with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 60 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Alpha" pink gold hands. Cal. 716, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Incaflex" patented shock-protection balance wheel, flat balance-spring.Movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 40 mm. Notes In 1929, the Wyler Watch Co. developed a shock-absorbing device, whereby the balance staff was protected by the so-called "Incaflex" system with elastic balance shanks and cage.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-09-25