FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53243, BATHY 50, STAINLESS STEEL
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jun 13, 2024
FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53243, BATHY 50, STAINLESS STEEL
An a very fine, rare, very well preserved, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with black dial and mechanical depth indication
Very good
Very good
Very good
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Very good
HANDS Original
Brand Favre Leuba
Model BATHY 50
Reference 53243
Year 1968
Bracelet Leather
Diameter 40 mm
Caliber P320
Signature Dial, case and movement
Acknowledged in 1962 for launching the famed bivouac model which allowed climbers to get both altitude and humidity using a mechanical gauge, Favre Leuba once again came to the forefront by offering the Bathy 50, the first wristwatch featuring a mechanical DEPTH gauge. It was produced in 2 versions: one with a meter indication for the European market and the other was known as the Bathy 160 for the Uk and US market. This particular example has been preserved in exceptional condition showing a close to new case and a mint dial and movement. Less than 600 pieces have been produced between 1967 to 1972 when production ceased to be replaced by Favre-Leuba's pillow shaped model.FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53243, BATHY 50, STAINLESS STEEL | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Monaco,July 13, 2024
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jun 13, 2024
FAVRE LEUBA, REF. 53243, BATHY 50, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 3,000 - 5,000 CHF 2,900 - 4,800 / HKD 25,200 - 41,900 / USD 3,300 - 5,400
An a very fine, rare, very well preserved, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with black dial and mechanical depth indication
Very good
Very good
Very good
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Very good
HANDS Original
Brand Favre Leuba
Model BATHY 50
Reference 53243
Year 1968
Bracelet Leather
Diameter 40 mm
Caliber P320
Signature Dial, case and movement
Acknowledged in 1962 for launching the famed bivouac model which allowed climbers to get both altitude and humidity using a mechanical gauge, Favre Leuba once again came to the forefront by offering the Bathy 50, the first wristwatch featuring a mechanical DEPTH gauge. It was produced in 2 versions: one with a meter indication for the European market and the other was known as the Bathy 160 for the Uk and US market. This particular example has been preserved in exceptional condition showing a close to new case and a mint dial and movement. Less than 600 pieces have been produced between 1967 to 1972 when production ceased to be replaced by Favre-Leuba's pillow shaped model.