FAVRE LEUBA

FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53203, BIVOUAC, STEEL
A fine, unusual, manual wind, stainless steel wristwatch with altimeter and barometer
Brand: Favre Leuba, Switzerland
Model: Bivouac
Reference: 53203
Year: circa 1964
Case: 826
Caliber: 10032
Bracelet: stainless steel Favre Leuba bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 180 mm.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Signature: Dial, case and movement signed
Provenance:
Property of a Swiss Gentleman

Grading System: AA (Very good)
Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-6-8-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , Slightly scratched , HANDS Original)
Movement: 3 * (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)

HKD: 26,000 - 43,300
USD: 3,400 - 5,600
EUR: 3,100 - 5,100

To be sold without reserve

These watches were used by the alpinists first climbing the north side of the Matterhorn and in 1960's polar expeditions. The watch measured the drop in air pressure, warning them that blizzards were on the way.
Size: 38 mm.
Signature: Dial, case and movement signed