Re: FS: 1965 Favre Leuba Bivouac with Altimeter/Barometer NO

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Re: FS: 1965 Favre Leuba Bivouac with Altimeter/Barometer NO

In Response To: FS: 1965 Favre Leuba Bivouac with Altimeter/Barometer NOS ()

On hold pending funds.

: For sale is a NOS 1965 Favre Leuba Bivouac manual winding watch
: with Altimeter function - first production run wristwatch with
: that feature in the world.

: Correct case, flush crystal, hands, dial & bezel which are all
: flawless. Never polished, reworked, relumed or reassembled.

: Only example so far to be seen in the net with the correct steel
: bracelet and clasp without any wear. NOS throughout. Runs
: perfect.

: This was the watch used by the alpinists first climbing the north
: side of the Matterhorn and 1960s polar expeditions due to
: measuring the drop
: of air pressure warning them that blizzards will arise.

: Due to the air pressure chamber inside the watch is NOT waterproof
: at all - that´s perhaps why so few survived.

: Located in germany & can be shipped with insurance WW without
: any problems - local pick-up would be fine.
: I´d prefer a bank transfer vs. PayPal as they just profit 4%
: without any real service outside of eBay but I´d accept it.
: Lots of references from intl. watch sites and previous sales/buys.

: Price is 2900 Euro incl. WW insured & tracked transportation -
: PayPal plus 4%. 2700 Euro for a face-to-face deal in western
: germany.

: If you need further info or more detailed pictures - just ask.

: MichaS (GER)

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