Christie’s, 10 November 2014 – a selection of chronographs

Auctions · · by Christian Bissener


Universal Genève chronograph on khaki NATO strap, silver dial with 24-hour register and case back detail

Christie’s sale of 10 November 2014 contained many fine watches. Rather than the well-known names, this selection looks at chronographs.

Universal Genève split-second chronograph – lot 112

A split-second chronograph with 24-hour dial, signed A. Cairelli on the dial and made in 1945. It is rarely seen, and with this complication a favourite of the selection. Estimate €34,000 – 50,000.

Eberhard split-second chronographs, 1940 – lots 110 and 333

Lot 110 pairs a stainless steel case with a pink dial, a combination of great appeal. Estimate €25,000 – 42,000.

Steel chronograph with pink dial, Arabic numerals and subdials on a grey lizard embossed strap
Eberhard split-second chronograph, 1940, lot 110

Lot 333 offers the opposite: a gold case with a black dial, a stepped bezel and baton numerals. Estimate €25,000 – 42,000.

Gold chronograph with black dial, baton markers and two subdials on a black textured strap
Eberhard split-second chronograph, 1940, lot 333

Eberhard chronograph, 1945 – lot 331

A simpler watch, but a beautiful combination of gold case and silvered dial. Estimate €4,200 – 6,700.

Rose gold chronograph with silver dial, Roman numerals and subdials on a brown croc strap
Eberhard chronograph, 1945, lot 331

Longines monopusher chronograph – lot 257

Fitted with the legendary 13ZN movement, this chronograph was ordered by the Romanian Air Force and has a revolving bezel linked to a dagger indicator. It comes with a copy of the distribution list of 215 Longines aviator’s chronographs. Estimate €13,000 – 17,000.

Steel chronograph with black dial, two black subdials and luminous numerals on a black NATO strap
Longines monopusher chronograph with 13ZN movement, lot 257

Photographs: Christie’s.