Favre-Leuba Bathy 50 53243

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.