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Cyma. A very fine and extremely attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial

Signed Cyma, case nos. 166, 45958, circa 1950

Details

Cyma. A very fine and extremely attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial
Signed Cyma, case nos. 166, 45958, circa 1950
Movement: mechanical, jeweled
Dial: black, gloss, gilt Arabic numerals
Case: snap on back
Signed: dial
Dimensions: 37 mm. diam.

Special Notice

This lot is offered without reserve. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

The present piece will impress even the most spoiled of collectors with its perfectly preserved black gloss dial and generous dimensions. Aesthetically, it perfectly marries today’s taste for larger timepieces with an ineffable mid-20th century vibe highlighted by the stainless steel case, gilt graphics, and chronographic minute subsidiary dial featuring markers at 3, 6 and 9 minutes. These markers were used to time telephone conversations, which usually were charged in 3 minutes increments.

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