Wristwatch · Hand-wound wristwatch

Revue Thommen Airspeed Instruments stainless steel manual wind wristwatch

Partially verified

This Revue Thommen Airspeed Instruments wristwatch features a square stainless steel case measuring 44 mm across. The black aviation instrument-styled dial features large hour markers with prominent numerals at 12, 03, and 09, along with a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock. According to Bonhams, it is driven by a 17-jewel manual wind movement signed on the movement and dial. The watch is fitted to a black Revue Thommen leather strap with white contrast stitching and a signed folding clasp, and was accompanied by its presentation box and guarantee paperwork.

Front view of the Revue Thommen Airspeed Instruments manual wind wristwatch — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.bonhams.com
Category: Wristwatch · Hand-wound wristwatch
Form: Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Revue Thommen
Reference: 16700.3 139
Catalogue / lot identifier: 89
Source-reported date: Sold 11/11/10
Source-reported place: Switzerland

Maker profile: Revue Thommen — history, key models and current watchmaking.

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Exterior Construction

The watch features a stainless steel case constructed in a square format measuring 44mm. Visible physical inspection reveals a square bezel anchored at the four corners by visible hexagonal socket screws. A knurled winding crown is set on the side, featuring a blue emblem or finish on its exterior cap.

The timepiece is fitted with a black Revue Thommen leather strap bearing prominent white contrast stitching, noted as fastened by a signed folding clasp. The reverse profile and case back are not depicted in the provided lot image.

Evidence for this section

“Square stainless steel bezel secured at the four corners by visible hexagonal socket screws.”
“Knurled crown features a blue emblem or finish on its exterior cap.”
“Size: 44mm”
“Strap/Bracelet: Black Revue Thommen leather”
“Buckle/Clasp: Signed, folding”

Dial and Movement Details

The black dial displays large white Arabic numerals at 12, 03, and 09, alongside an outer minute track. A dedicated subsidiary seconds subdial is positioned at 6 o'clock.

Bonhams records the internal mechanism as a 17-jewel manual wind movement, noted as signed on both the dial and movement. The internal movement components and specific caliber markings are not visible in the supplied lot documentation.

Evidence for this section

“Black dial displays large white Arabic numerals at 12, 03, and 09 with an outer minute track and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.”
“Dial: Black, subsidiary seconds”
“Movement: 17-jewel manual wind”
“Signed: Dial & movement”

Dating and Accompanying Materials

The catalog records reference 16700.3 139 and provides a date entry of 'Sold 11/11/10'. This indicates the recorded paperwork sale date rather than a verified date of manufacture.

The lot was offered with manufacturer accompaniments, listed in the source as a Revue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee, brochure, and polishing cloth.

Evidence for this section

“Ref: 16700.3 139”
“Date: Sold 11/11/10”
“Accompaniments: Revue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee, brochure, polishing cloth”

Open research questions

What base caliber designation powers the 17-jewel manual wind movement in reference 16700.3 139?
Does the case back feature individual serial numbers or specific depth/water-resistance engravings not listed in the lot entry?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Revue Thommen Airspeed Instruments stainless steel manual wind wristwatch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Model	Airspeed Instruments	“Model: Airspeed Instruments”
Reference	16700.3 139	“Ref: 16700.3 139”
Movement	17-jewel manual wind	“Movement: 17-jewel manual wind”
Case	Square	“Case: Square”
Size	44mm	“Size: 44mm”
Strap	Black Revue Thommen leather	“Strap/Bracelet: Black Revue Thommen leather”
Buckle/Clasp Type	Signed folding clasp	“Buckle/Clasp: Signed, folding”
Signatures	Dial & movement	“Signed: Dial & movement”
Accompaniments	Revue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee, brochure, polishing cloth	“Accompaniments: Revue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee, brochure, polishing cloth”

Visible details

Square stainless steel bezel secured at the four corners by visible hexagonal socket screws.
Black dial displays large white Arabic numerals at 12, 03, and 09 with an outer minute track and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
Knurled crown features a blue emblem or finish on its exterior cap.
Black leather strap is accented with prominent white contrast stitching.

Research qualifications

Case back, movement, and buckle are not visible in the provided lot image.
The date 'Sold 11/11/10' reflects the paperwork purchase date rather than the manufacturing date.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.