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Beyer. A rare and unusual 18K gold full calendar chronograph wristwatch with gilt dial, moon phases and original letter

SIGNED BEYER, REFERENCE NO. 1881, CASE NO. 4355, MANUFACTURED IN 1981

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Beyer. A rare and unusual 18K gold full calendar chronograph wristwatch with gilt dial, moon phases and original letter
Signed Beyer, reference no. 1881, case no. 4355, manufactured in 1981
Cal. Valjoux 886 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, gilt dial, applied baton numerals, two windows for day and month in English, outer date ring with central date hand, subsidiary dial for 12 hours register and moon phases, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, dial signed, case numbered 4355, hand-engraved Beyer reference no. 1881 underneath the upper left lug
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Chronometrie Beyer original letter confirming that watch no. 1881, chronograph and full date, with Valjoux movement, water-resistant-type gold case with screw back no. 4355, was made for Beyer in 1981. The letter is dated 3 February 1982 and hand-signed by the late Theodor Beyer.

Beyer Chronometrie Zurich
Established in 1760, the prestigious firm has since its foundation always been passed down from father to son, each a fully trained watchmaker. Beyer Chronometrie was the first shop in Switzerland specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery and has enjoyed a long term relationship with Patek Philippe for over 165 years. The firm is currently managed by René Beyer, son of Theodor Beyer, who represents the eight generation of the Beyer family.

The company also owns the renowned Clock and Watch Museum Beyer Zurich, one of the world's most important horological collections. It comprises some 500 pieces dating from 1400 BC to the present day.

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