102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 129
Hamilton, Swiss, "Chrono-Matic Fontainebleau Automatic", Case No. 453.220, Ref. 1101-3, Cal. 11, 47 x 41 mm, circa 1970
A vintage automatic wrist chronograph with date and "panda" dial
Case: steel, screw back, crown on the left. Dial: silvered/black.
The Hamilton Watch Company is probably one of the best-known American brands and this tonneau-shaped vintage wrist chronograph certainly is one of their top models. The "Chrono-Matic Fontainebleau" has a heavy, 47 mm stainless steel case to protect the legendary Buren 11 calibre with micro-rotor; the crown is consequently placed on the left. The eye-catcher, however, is of course the sophisticated "Panda" dial, a highlight for any collector of classic vintage chronographs.
A vintage automatic wrist chronograph with date and "panda" dial
Case: steel, screw back, crown on the left. Dial: silvered/black.
The Hamilton Watch Company is probably one of the best-known American brands and this tonneau-shaped vintage wrist chronograph certainly is one of their top models. The "Chrono-Matic Fontainebleau" has a heavy, 47 mm stainless steel case to protect the legendary Buren 11 calibre with micro-rotor; the crown is consequently placed on the left. The eye-catcher, however, is of course the sophisticated "Panda" dial, a highlight for any collector of classic vintage chronographs.
Sold
estimated
1.900—2.900 €
Price realized
3.000 €