Summary
Gents self-winding wrist watch, stainless steel case, Buren 'Grand Prix Super Slender', Switzerland, no 774501, 1964.
Buren developed the mini-rotor for self-winding watches in 1954, allowing them to be made much slimmer.
Physical Description
White dial has raised pointers for numerals and a minute ring of silver dots. Centre sweep seconds hand and two silver hands. Self-winding spring.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Dial and back marked 'Buren Grand Prix, Super Slender Automatic'. Dial is marked 'Swiss Made'. Back is marked '774501'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
0.9 cm (Width), 3.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
200 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
length is extended wrist band
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Dimensions
196 mm (Length), 36 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions, height includes curve of wrist band
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Self Winding Watches, Wrist Watches, Horology
