$5,900
"Aquatimer Cousteau Divers" International Watch Co. , Schaffhausen, "Aquatimer - Cousteau Divers", No. 558/ 1953. Made in a limited edition of 1953 pieces in 2004 to commemorate Cousteau’s first Expedition in the Red Sea. Accompanied by the original fitted box and warranty. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 1000 m, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Blue with luminous bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous hour and orange minute "bâton" hands. Cal. C. 30110, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, the crown at 4 rotates the 60-minute disc. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Notes This watch is also accompanied by a booklet “Engineers of the Sea”, 50 Years of Coral Reef Expedition by the Cousteau Society.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-09-20
