$1,750
WITTNAUER - SUPER-COMPRESSOR Wittnauer, Geneve, Automatic, “Super-Compressor,” Ref. 8007. Made circa 1965. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and two crowns. Two-body, polished and brushed, with beveled straight lugs, screwed-down case back. Cal. C11KAS 1, brushed decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Inside case back engraved “Super-Compressor” with patent numbers and the bust of a diver. Dial, case and movement signed. Diameter 36.5 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm. Notes It is very rare to find a Wittnauer Super-Compressor with the original crystal featuring the inverted cyclops date magnifier.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-06-08