102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 557
Wyler, Genève, "Chronograph", Ref. 200 004, Cal. ETA 2894-2, 42 x 45 mm, circa 2008
An extraordinary automatic wristwatch with diamond bezel, chronograph, date and Wyler's famous "Incaflex" balance - with original box and accessories
Case: 18k pink gold/titanium&carbon fiber, screwed on glazed back, protection device for winding crown, 18k pink gold buckle. Dial: white.
The chronographs made by Wyler Genève are unique in their design. Depending on the finishing options, the timepiece has a sportive, elegant or luxurious appeal. It features a special spring-mounted case, a unique crown protector and a movement fitted with the legendary Incaflex balance, which gives the watch excellent protection against outside influences.
The manufactory was established by Paul Wyler in 1924 and as early as 1927, Wyler launched their first 16- and 19-ligne precision movements on the market. The distinctive feature of these movements was the Incaflex balance wheel, which was legendary at the time; the wheel was protected along its diameter by two curved, elastic arms to absorb any shocks to the wheel.
Wyler arranged a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956 which attracted worldwide attention: Two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and still worked perfectly after the fall. Other technical innovations followed until the Wyler brand was incorporated into the Italian Binda group. The rebirth of the Wyler Genève brand was celebrated at Baselworld in 2006. During the economic crisis in 2009, however, sales dropped drastically and the company filed for bankruptcy.
An extraordinary automatic wristwatch with diamond bezel, chronograph, date and Wyler's famous "Incaflex" balance - with original box and accessories
Case: 18k pink gold/titanium&carbon fiber, screwed on glazed back, protection device for winding crown, 18k pink gold buckle. Dial: white.
The chronographs made by Wyler Genève are unique in their design. Depending on the finishing options, the timepiece has a sportive, elegant or luxurious appeal. It features a special spring-mounted case, a unique crown protector and a movement fitted with the legendary Incaflex balance, which gives the watch excellent protection against outside influences.
The manufactory was established by Paul Wyler in 1924 and as early as 1927, Wyler launched their first 16- and 19-ligne precision movements on the market. The distinctive feature of these movements was the Incaflex balance wheel, which was legendary at the time; the wheel was protected along its diameter by two curved, elastic arms to absorb any shocks to the wheel.
Wyler arranged a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956 which attracted worldwide attention: Two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and still worked perfectly after the fall. Other technical innovations followed until the Wyler brand was incorporated into the Italian Binda group. The rebirth of the Wyler Genève brand was celebrated at Baselworld in 2006. During the economic crisis in 2009, however, sales dropped drastically and the company filed for bankruptcy.
estimated
7.800—10.000 €
Price realized
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