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Strong Result -- Ref 2406 Sold for 13,750 CHF

I have been studying the models powered by the Landeron 13 movement, and have finally broken the code!! Yes, another quarantine project!! Watch for a comprehensive posting covering these watches, sometime in the next couple of weeks.

In the meanwhile, key references are:

  • Reference 2402 (cylinder case; oval pushers),
  • Reference 2403 (traditional, round case; oval pushers),
  • Reference 2406 (waterproof case; round pushers) and
  • Reference 2433 (extra flat case; rectangular pushers).
These are 13 ligne movements, so while people tend to think of these chronographs as being small, the movements are the same size as the Valjoux 23, and of course the Valjoux 72. Yes, at a certain point, it's all about the spacing rings (or the absence of these rings).

As I have been digging into these watches, it was good to see a strong result for this Reference 2406 chronograph, at a Sotheby's online auction, a few days ago. The watch (shown below) sold for 13,750 CHF.

Here's a link to the auction catalog -- https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/watches-weekly-geneva/heuer-ref-2406-rare-waterproof-stainless-steel?locale=en

Looking forward to sharing all sorts of information regarding the Landeron 13 chronographs. Any enthusiasts out there?

Jeff

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