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1940s Butex Val-69 Very Rare Snap-back Water-resistant Baby Chronograph Salmon Dial
| Manufacturer | BUTEX |
|---|---|
| Model | Baby Chronograph |
| Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
| Reference no. | --- |
| Product no. | A-6379 |
| Price |
This is a very rare snapback waterproof baby chronograph with the famous "Butex" Val.69 manufactured in the 1940's. It is equipped with a Valjoux Cal. Equipped with a Valjoux Cal. 69, which was said to be the smallest watch in the world at that time with a diameter of only 23mm. This is one of the rarest of the rare baby chronographs with big pushers and a snap-back waterproof case. The back cover protruding from the middle case is reminiscent of early waterproof chronographs by Longines, Universal, and Omega, and the colorful salmon two-tone color and elaborately constructed dial with pink applied numbers and engraved dot indexes, etc., are all in an unmarked series. It is a wonderful gem of design and quality.
Item details
| Serial no. | *** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Val-69 |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual winding |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case size | 29mm |
| Case type | Snap-back,Waterproof |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Emboss & Engrave |
| Belt | non Original (16, between lugs) |
| Evaluation case | 94％ |
| Evaluation dial | 95％ |
| Evaluation mov | 95％ |
| Condition | 5 |
| Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: Good condition with some minor scratches and ageing, but well preserved with original shape and volume.
Dial: very clean with no visible scratches or stains. Some minor scratches on the windshield are visible.
Movement: The movement is well wound and chrono-functioned, with an accuracy of around 30 seconds per day.
Dial: very clean with no visible scratches or stains. Some minor scratches on the windshield are visible.
Movement: The movement is well wound and chrono-functioned, with an accuracy of around 30 seconds per day.