Signed Aerotel, Montbrilliant Watch MY., Case No. 673361 and 779, Circa 1950

Details

Aerotel. A Fine and Unusual 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Aerotel, Montbrilliant Watch MY., Case No. 673361 and 779, Circa 1950
Movement: Manual, stamped J.X.S, 17 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Arabic and dot numerals, two subsidiary dials
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on back, two rectangular buttons in the band, 36mm diam.
Buckle: Associated gold buckle
Accompanied by: An Aerotel Box

Special notice

This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

With an unusual case design, the present watch stands out due to its eccentric lugs, large and oversized registers, and mid-century style numerals. Cased in pink gold and preserved in excellent condition, it is a very attractive example of an unusual 1950s chronograph.

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