Baume & Mercier 18k Rose Gold "Thin Case" Chronograph Wristwatch with Pulsations, circa late 1940's. Case: 37mm, 18k rose gold, three body snap case with inner metal dust cap Dial: satin silver with blue and red tracks and black painted numbers, gold baton hands Movement: Landeron 248, rhodium finish, manual wind, 17 jewels Band: generic brown leather strap with imprinted lizard pattern. Generic gold plated buckle. Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Type: Baume & Mercier 18k Rose Gold "Thin Case" Chronograph Wristwatch with Pulsations, circa late 1940's.
Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker
Dial: satin silver with blue and red tracks and black painted numbers
Hands: gold baton hands
Metal: 18k rose gold
Case Info: three body snap case with inner metal dust cap
Case Width: 37mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Landeron 248, rhodium finish, manual wind, 17 jewels
Band: generic brown leather strap with imprinted lizard pattern. Generic gold plated buckle.
Circa: late 1940's
Condition: The watch is in good condition. Biggest issue is the wafer thin case back with significant loss of gold at lip. The rest of the case has maintained rather well with no dents or dings - so common to this model. Perfect dial. Plating has worn off of the crown. The watch sets and runs and the chronograph functions operates. The service history is unknown and a service is recommended. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"

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