Favre-Leuba Bivouac 53213

Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece Geneva, Nov 04, 2023 FAVRE LEUBA, SWITZERLAND, REF. 53213, BIVOUAC, STAINLESS STEEL TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE A fine, rare, self winding wristwatch with mechanical altimeter and barometer Very good Very good Slightly scratched Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Good HANDS Original Brand Favre Leuba, Switzerland Model Bivouac Reference 53213 Bracelet stainless steel DBGM bracelet, approx. overall length 153 mm. Diameter 40 mm. Caliber 10032, 21 jewels Signature Dial, case and movement These watches were used by the alpinists first climbing the north side of the Matterhorn and in 1960's polar expeditions. The watch measured the drop in air pressure, warning them that blizzards were on the way.