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Revue Thommen Airspeed XLarge manual wind wristwatch

Partially verified

This Revue Thommen Airspeed XLarge manual-wind wristwatch, reference 16061.3/0033, features a round 45 mm stainless steel case fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The dial is described by the source as sunburst black, featuring bold Arabic numeral hour markers, luminous-accented hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial situated at the 6 o'clock position. According to Bonhams, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel Calibre 6498-4 manual-wind movement, with the case, dial, and movement all signed.

Revue Thommen Airspeed XLarge wristwatch with dark dial and black leather strap
Revue Thommen Airspeed XLarge wristwatch with dark dial and black leather strap — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Revue Thommen
Reference
16061.3/0033
Catalogue / lot identifier
88
Source-reported date
Sold 1/8/09
Country
Switzerland

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 External Construction

The timepiece features a round, stainless steel case with a 45 mm diameter. It is equipped with a signed polished buckle and a fluted crown located at the 3 o'clock position.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap. The internal condition and details of the case back are not documented in the provided source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Size: 45mm”
  • “Case: Round”
  • “Buckle/Clasp: Signed polished”
  • “Strap/Bracelet: Black leather”

Dial and Timekeeping Display

The watch face is described as a sunburst black dial, which includes a subsidiary seconds subdial.

The dial is reported by the source as signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Sunburst black, subsidiary seconds”
  • “Signed: Case, dial & movement”

Movement and Attribution

The movement is identified as a 17-jewel Cal.6498-4 manual wind mechanism. The source states that the movement is signed.

Detailed visual confirmation of the movement is not provided in the source records.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: 17-jewel Cal.6498-4 manual wind”
  • “Signed: Case, dial & movement”

Open research questions

  • What is the current operational status of the 17-jewel Cal.6498-4 movement?
  • Does the serial number on the International Guarantee card match the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Revue Thommen Airspeed XLarge manual wind wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference16061.3/0033“Ref: 16061.3/0033”
Date sold1/8/09“Date: Sold 1/8/09”
Movement17-jewel Cal.6498-4 manual wind“Movement: 17-jewel Cal.6498-4 manual wind”
DialSunburst black, subsidiary seconds“Dial: Sunburst black, subsidiary seconds”
Case Size45mm“Size: 45mm”
AccompanimentsRevue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee card, swing tag“Accompaniments: Revue Thommen box, outer card, International Guarantee card, swing tag”

Visible details

  • Dark dial with prominent Arabic numerals and an outer minute track
  • Subsidiary seconds subdial positioned at 6 o'clock with light numerals and markings
  • Satin-finished round stainless steel case with fluted crown at 3 o'clock
  • Fitted black leather strap with white contrast edge stitching

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided auction image
  • Accompanying original box, outer card, guarantee card, and swing tag cited in the catalogue are not pictured

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

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