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Lot 78
1961 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Aqua-Lung 1000 Feet Automatic Watch
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
1961 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Aqua-Lung 1000 Feet automatic watch. The Aqua-Lung was Blancpain's American version of the Fifty Fathoms model which could withstand pressures deeper than any watch on the market in 1961. Watch comes in the original unpolished 41mm diameter and 52mm lug to lug case. Black dial with radium stick and Arabic numerals. Features a black bi-directional rotating bezel w/ Arabic numerals. Serial number 4088. Still running and keeping good time.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Gardnerville, NV pickup. $25 invoice transfer to the Annex Facility in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx 2Day air with signature required for $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Reduced shipping available for multiple lot purchases when possible.
Watch was featured on the Antique Roadshow in Sacramento in 2019.
https://youtube.com/shorts/_0d8xFX2H20?si=B6YUhiOGEk1YYlEs
Domed acrylic crystal shows scratches. Original band not included. Please see photos.
Condition
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