Lepine extra-flat watch, Swiss, LEONIDAS, in original nickel chrome case, No. 500015, 48 mm, with two smooth covers. Excellent lever escapement movement, balanced bi-metal balance wheel, 17 jewels, remontoir. Two-tone metallic dial with Arabic numerals. Second hand at six o'clock. C. 1935. Very good condition (1-2). Running condition. [Leonidas Watch Factory was founded in 1841 by Julien Bourquin in Saint-Imier, producing excellent movements. In 1964 the Leonidas Watch Factory and Ed. Heuer companies merged under the name 'HEUER LEONIDAS'. In 1985 the TAG Group acquired the firm which remains today as TAG Heuer]. 66,7

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