181 - Set of five vintage Swiss watches, four of which are chronographs. Mid-20th century.

Set of five vintage Swiss watches, four of which are chronographs. Mid-20th century. From left to right: 1. CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE. Chronograph with a rose-gold-toned metal case, a silver dial with Arabic numerals, two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock, a central chronograph seconds hand, and stylized hands. Dial inscribed with “Antimagnetic.” Side pushers. Needs servicing. Measurements: 41 mm (case diameter) 2. BAUME & MERCIER, Genève. Chronograph with a gold-tone metal case and silver dial, Arabic numerals, dual sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock, and peripheral tachymeter and telemeter scales. Dial signed “Baume & Mercier Genève” and “Antimagnetic.” Fluted crown and side pushers. Black strap with alligator-style finish. Measurements: 38 mm (case diameter). It works. 3. CAUNY PRIMA. Chronograph with a gold-tone metal case and a silver dial with a textured finish, Arabic numerals, and applied hour markers. Dual sub-dials, central chronograph seconds hand, and peripheral tachymeter scale. “Incabloc” and “Antimagnetic” inscriptions. Brown strap with crocodile-embossed finish. Needs servicing. Measurements: 37 mm (case diameter) 4. DELRIO. Swiss chronograph with a gold-tone metal case and a champagne-colored dial, Arabic numerals combined with applied hour markers, and two sub-dials. Peripheral tachymeter and telemeter scales. Dial marked “Delrio Chronographe Suisse,” “Antimagnetic,” and “17 Jewels.” Brown leather strap. Needs servicing. Measurements: 38 mm (case diameter) 5. ISCO-WATCH. Swiss three-hand watch with a gold-tone metal case, a two-tone silver dial featuring Arabic numerals and applied hour markers, and a central seconds hand. Inscriptions: “Automatic,” “Antimagnetique,” “17 Jewels,” and “Incabloc.” Automatic mechanical movement. Dark brown leather strap. It works. Measurements: 38 mm (case diameter) It works, but needs servicing. It shows signs of use and age, with wear on the cases. Some dials show patina, stains, and surface imperfections. It needs servicing. Provenance: Family bequest of Ramon Martí Alsina and Ricard Martí Aguiló. An art and heritage collection originating from the legacy of the Catalan painters Ramon Martí Alsina (1826–1894), a key figure in 19th-century Catalan realism, and his son Ricard Martí Aguiló (1857–1935). Passed down and enriched over successive generations, the collection brings together works from the original estates of both artists, along with new acquisitions made by their descendants. They maintained a special dedication to the preservation and restoration of the family legacy, acquiring works by the painters themselves as they came onto the market and progressively expanding the collection with paintings, sculptures, archaeological pieces, and other objects of artistic and historical interest. In the descriptions of the watches, the phrase “it works” means that the watch is functioning. Since collector’s watches typically have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general servicing, inspection, battery replacement, adjustment, or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the perfect functioning of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and were taken by our photographers; in other words, we do not use stock photography, which is why the photographs are considered part of the catalog entry.