Lot 239

Wempe Chronometerwerke

C.O.S.C CHRONOMETER

A rare and elegant wristwatch - C.O.S.C CHRONOMETER – with this design Wempe paid homage to nearly 250 years of maritime history; the watch was created for them by the Chronoswiss manufactory in a very small limited edition of 250 pieces in yellow gold. This is No. 3 of the series, with original wooden box, certificate and a copy of the C.O.S.C test certificate dating from May 12, 1997, La Chaux de Fonds.

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This timepiece spent the last 25 years untouched in a safe and a layer of gold oxide has formed on the case. This is highly appreciated by collectors, it can, however, easily be removed by polishing the surface.