E. Eisenegger - 88 - Men - 1950-1959

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Mauro Atienza
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Graduated master watchmaker with over 30 years' experience and teaching background.

Estimate  € 3,300 - € 3,700
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€1,100
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€1,000
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€700

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E. Eisenegger men's chronograph reference 88 from the 1950s, manual-wind movement, stainless steel case 35 mm, leather strap, dial not repainted, no original box, papers or warranty included; very good condition with minor signs of wear; shipped insured.

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Extraordinary Valjoux Chronograph E. EISENEGGER UNIQUE PIECE indeed...commissioned to the movement master Valjoux 88 modified to 72 as history tells...the most beautiful complete calendar chronograph movement ever made...all housed in a priceless Doxa case...top for the era, it likely started from a Doxa...unique and extraordinary.
Specifically and produced as a unique piece...moon phases from the 50s E. Eisenegger precious watch handmade by master Erwin Eisenegger, decorated and personalized by Erwin Eisenegger in person at the Chaux de Fond workshop, it is said that beyond being a restorer he is also a master watchmaker, one of the few in Switzerland able to lay hands on tourbillons, and that among his various activities is also building watches for various watchmakers/jewellery houses. And someone holds onto it for him, to sell it.
This is an absolute masterpiece; even the moon phases are hand-painted... extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a watch.
Case diameter 35mm.
Available with blue or green strap to be requested at the moment of shipment after payment... otherwise I will ship with a strap of my choice blue or green.
Absolutely a must!
The lot will be packaged with the utmost care at a specialized Mail Box Etc center and shipped with leading express couriers in the sector such as UPS FED-EX TNT or SDA and insured for the full value of the lot.

Extraordinary Valjoux Chronograph E. EISENEGGER UNIQUE PIECE indeed...commissioned to the movement master Valjoux 88 modified to 72 as history tells...the most beautiful complete calendar chronograph movement ever made...all housed in a priceless Doxa case...top for the era, it likely started from a Doxa...unique and extraordinary.
Specifically and produced as a unique piece...moon phases from the 50s E. Eisenegger precious watch handmade by master Erwin Eisenegger, decorated and personalized by Erwin Eisenegger in person at the Chaux de Fond workshop, it is said that beyond being a restorer he is also a master watchmaker, one of the few in Switzerland able to lay hands on tourbillons, and that among his various activities is also building watches for various watchmakers/jewellery houses. And someone holds onto it for him, to sell it.
This is an absolute masterpiece; even the moon phases are hand-painted... extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a watch.
Case diameter 35mm.
Available with blue or green strap to be requested at the moment of shipment after payment... otherwise I will ship with a strap of my choice blue or green.
Absolutely a must!
The lot will be packaged with the utmost care at a specialized Mail Box Etc center and shipped with leading express couriers in the sector such as UPS FED-EX TNT or SDA and insured for the full value of the lot.

Details

Brand
E. Eisenegger
Gender
Men
Reference number
88
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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