1951 Mercedes-Benz 170S B Cabriolet Transmission: manualMileage:The Mercedes-Benz W136 was one of a range of inline four-cylinder cars from the mid-1930s into the 1950s. The model 170V made its public debut as successor to the W15 Type 170 in February 1936 and between 1936 and 1939 it was Mercedes-Benz top selling model. During the war the plant suffered very severe bomb damage, the manufacturer nevertheless emerged from the trauma with a significant competitive advantage over many of its pre-war competitors. Enough of the W136's tooling survived the bombing during World War II (or could be recreated post-war) for it to serve as the foundation upon which the company could rebuild. By 1947 the model 170V had resumed its place as Mercedes-Benz top-seller, a position it held until 1953. Lacking a luxury car in its line-up, Mercedes-Benz sought to regain a niche in that market by introducing the upscale 170S version of the 170V in 1949. It was more luxurious, costlier and, when launched, slightly larger than the 170V, distinctions the company made an effort to emphasize. Although sometimes referred to today as the first S-Class Mercedes-Benz, that designation did not yet exist. For a brief period of time, it was also offered as a Convertible A and B, these were almost entirely hand assembled dream cars. Only 1,603 cars of the four-seater Convertible B were made which has turned it into a very sought after old-timer.The car was used by the MI6 in Berlin during one of the most interesting periods of the Cold War in the 1950's. The car was owned by a MI6 agent who worked with George Blake who turned out to be a Russian spy and it was registered at the same address as Blake during its time in Berlin. Imported to the UK in the late 50's and after lying in decay for decades it was purchased by Kenneth Foat who restored it to Concours d'Elegance condition. The car has since won several awards, been on display at Mercedes-Benz World and featured in the Mercedes history movie. This superb concours and award-winning Mercedes-Benz is presented in two-tone blue with light grey leather interior. The full restoration by Kenneth Foat some years ago, as previously mentioned, has photographic evidence in history file and the result is stunning. Its black hood is in superb condition and folds back as it should, all wood is immaculate and the whole car remains in award winning condition. Aside from its condition, this absolute gem has as fascinating history! It was owned originally by MI6 in 1956 and used by the then MI6 agent, Howard Greville, his neighbour in Berlin at the time was none other than the infamous George Blake, the Soviet double agent/spy during the height of the Cold War period. The car was used daily by Howard in Berlin between 1955 and 1956 to get to work from his residence at Platanenallee 26 in Charlottenburg to the MI6 headquarter at the Olympic Games stadium and to various MI6 intelligence gathering operations. In a letter from Howard to the Foat family, he confirmed he was €˜living in the British occupied part of Berlin with the attention directed upon Stalin'. Also, in an interview with Howard on 4th July 2008 by the Herald newspaper, they disclosed that Howard was a MI6 spy working in Berlin gathering information on the Soviets and that his main duty was to recruit Germans to assist. The mileage obtained from the original German service books written in Howard's handwriting demonstrates the daily commute from Platanenallee 26 Charlottenburg to the MI6 headquarters. It shows that between 7th February and 7th June 1955 the car travelled 715km (66,162km to 66,877km) and between 7th June and 22nd June 1955 the car travelled 173km, which sums up to the daily commute.The secret MI6 operations that took place in Berlin at this precise moment was Operation Gold. Operation Gold or otherwise named Operation Stopwatch began in late December 1954 (Bill Harvey US) and was in full motion in 1955. It was a joint initiative between CIA and MI6 to tap into the Soviet communications by digging a tunnel under Berlin. The tunnel was completed on 2nd April 1956, which is about the same time the car and Howard left Berlin. The dates and miles put on the car while stationed in Berlin during 1955 coincides with Operation Gold. Operation Gold was at the time top secret, but it is now widely documented. One interesting book reflecting the secret mission is Steve Vogel's book on George Blake called €˜Betrayal in Berlin'. It is a very comprehensive book on the Berlin Tunnel and the greatest conspiracy of the Cold War. At the heart of this Cold War espionage was George Blake. There is no doubt George knew the Mercedes well, considering he and Howard worked together and lived at the same address, so it's highly likely George sometimes took a ride with Howard to the MI6 headquarter at the Olympic Games stadium.The incredible, true and fascination history together with the car's superb condition, must surely make this one of the most desirable examples of this model to come to the market in years. This car was also displayed to the public at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands between 2008-2013.
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* Flying Helmet. A WWII RAF C-type flying helmet, brown leather with chamois lining, earpieces stamped AM 10/13466, with microphone, wired with bakelite bell shaped plug, together with a WWII Air Ministry stopwatch Mk VI by Venner, the circular dial stamped 'Verner Time Switches Ltd No 1674 Type H.42 (damaged), the back of the casing stamped AM Ref No 6B / 132 Stop Watch Mark IV Venner Time Switches Ltd No 486/38, plus a military issue stopwatch by Smiths, the back of the casing stamped 1/2 SEO 6645 101001 6B /539 4723/53 QTY: (2)
A Cabot Watch Company Two button chronograph with black dial, broad sweep and two subsidiary dials, with stopwatch function, the dial with government arrow, the reverse numbered 0552/924-3306 and 3378/73 with further Government arrow. 4cm wide. *CR: No guarantee of working condition is given. Currently appears to operate correctly. Lacks strap, scratches to cover. Back not removed. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
18ct gold chiming repeating hunter keyless chronograph pocket watch with white enamel face having Roman numerals, phases of the moon, seconds, month and date separate dials with fly-back stopwatch sweeep second hand. 125g approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) The case is scratched and worn generally, the suspension ring is not gold and is worn. The inner dust cover is stamped 18K. There is no inscription. Winds and ticks. 52mm approx. Pocket watch does tick, stopwatch function works.
Royal Presentation 18ct Gold Chronometer Pocket Watch with stopwatch function by McInnes Brothers of Glasgow & Newcastle On Tyne, 50.5mm case hallmarked for London 1886, 100.5g gross. Running imperfectly and stopwatch function also.The back engraved with a speared dragon and inscribed "TO MARCUS BERESFORD FROM A.E. ASCOT JUNE 16 1885".Note: Marcus Beresford was the son of the 4th Marquess of Waterford, he ran the stables of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales from 1890. On the Prince's accession as King Edward VII in 1901, Beresford was appointed an Extra Equerry and Manager of His Majesty's Thoroughbred Stud, serving until the King's death in 1910.
An Omega nickel chromium cased stopwatch, circa 1980s, the white dial with black Arabic numerals, outer seconds track, the scale marked '10 to 100', subsidiary minute dial with scale marked '3 to 30', signed 'Omega Prestons Timer Division Bolton', 7 jewels manual wind movement, cal. 8300, serial 2713176, sliding stop/start button and crown to wind and reset, belt loop, 51mm case,together with a modern Rapport gold plated pocket watch, 45mm case, with chain, cased.Notes: both in good working condition, however Batemans cannot guarantee their continued operation.
A Princess Mary WWI Christmas 1914 tin, silver and costume jewellery, silver charm bracelet; silver 1oz ingot; ceramic jewellery; vintage paste brooches; gold-plated cufflinks; silver rabbits claw brooch, Edinburgh 1908; simulated pearls; modern wristwatches; Smiths stopwatch; Europa travel alarm clock, Dugena gold-plated wristwatch; lady's watch and pendant, simulated tortoiseshell and ivory fans; Coty lipsticks et.
Stoppuhr-Chronograph Rattrapante. CHOPARD. Referenz-Nr. 508181. Edelstahl. ø 66 mm. 234 Gramm. Limitiert, nummeriert: 24/250. Kronenaufzug. Mechanisches Präzisionswerk. Saphirglas, weißes Zifferblatt, arabische Zahlen. Hilfszifferblätter für 60-Minuten- und 12-Stundenzähler. Verschraubter Boden, graviert mit Segelboot, Doppeldecker und Mercedes 300 SL. Lederband. Zertifikat, Bedienungsanleitung. Original-Box, Karton. Im Kurzzeit-Test funktionsfähig. Die Uhr kommt aus einem umfangreichen Sammlungsnachlass. Die Uhren wurden nie oder kaum getragen, sie sind über einen langen Zeitraum nicht bewegt worden. Für Funktion und Ganggenauigkeit können wir keine Garantie übernehmen * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Nachlass einer privaten Sammlung. Verkauft durch Uhrenfachgeschäft Andreas Huber, München 1995. Stopwatch Chronograph Rattrapante. CHOPARD. Reference no. 508181. Stainless steel. ø 66 mm. 234 grams. Limited, numbered: 24/250. crown winding. Precision mechanical movement. Sapphire crystal, white dial, Arabic numerals. Subdials for 60-minute and 12-hour counters. Screw-down case back engraved with sailboat, biplane and Mercedes 300 SL. Leather strap. Certificate, instruction manual. Original box, cardboard. In short time test functional. The watch comes from an extensive collection estate. The watches have never or hardly been worn, they have not been moved over a long period of time. For function and accuracy we can not guarantee * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : estate of a private collection. Sold by watch specialist Andreas Huber, Munich 1995. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Rare Heuer Skipper 'Skipperera' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 7753, serial no. 105xxx, circa 1970, sunburst blue dial with applied polished faceted baton hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions on a raised surround, twin subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and green, mint and orange 15 minute recording, pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and orange centre second chronograph hand, Valjoux cal. 7730 17 jewel manual wind movement, the case with twin-pushers and Heuer crown, black racing style strap, 36mm-The Skipper Carrera nicknamed the 'Skipperera' was designed and inspired by the 1967 America's Cup winner, 'The Intrepid' for which Heuer were the official timekeepers. The brand provided a full range of equipment for team 'Intrepid', including stopwatches, Navia waterproof clocks, and Aquastar chronographs.-To commemorate the win, Jack Heuer commissioned the 7754 (based on the 7753), which today remains one of the brand's rarest and most coveted watches with potentially fewer than 30 examples known to exist. The most notable characteristic of the watch being the dial colouring which is directly taken from the 'The Intrepid'-Consigned by the original owner who acquired the piece from new in the late 1960’s, who at the time was a director the UK based Heuer distributor, Chronosport Special Watches based in Bath. - The owner used the Skipper when sailing his Fireball racing dinghy from the Highcliffe Sailing Club near Bournemouth during the 1970s-The Skipper was last serviced by TAG Heuer on 27 November 2008 where the crown, and pushers were replaced but retained and included in the sale.-The owner visited the Heuer factory in the late 1960’s where he met with Jack Heuer, the fourth member of the Heuer family to head the company, and with whom he liaised to design the dial for a timer which provided average speeds for competitors in the Indianapolis 500, based on the Heuer model 503 220 stopwatch.-Movement - currently functioning and appearing in very clean condition, last serviced in November 2011 by Tag Heuer.Dial - a very nice original dial with a nice vibrant blue ground, there is oxidised wear around the rim to the blue with some loss mostly to the marker areas - please view all images for personal guidance.Glass - several light marks are visible.Hands - light marks present with some wear to the surface on the hour hand.Case - typical light marks but generally good for the period, the pushers were replaced during the service with the originals retained and included in the sale.Crown - replacement Heuer crown which was changed during the service, the original was retained and included in the sale.Strap - replacement strap.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Omega for Prestons Timer Division Bolton pocket stopwatch, the dial with 10/100 second scale, seconds track, subsidiary thirty minute recording dial and blued centre seconds, cal. 8300 7 jewel movement, no. 4165012, 51mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - light surface marks.Hand - good.Case - mild light surface marks.Crown - start/stops and resets correctly.Strap/Bracelet -.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Gallet nickel cased pocket stopwatch, 49mm; together with a William Tell 'Best Centre Seconds Chronograph' gold plated pocket watch for repair, 55mm and a gunmetal pocket stopwatch for repair, 50mm (3)-Gallet watch is functioning correctly, the other two watches are not running and require repair, the gunmetal watch is over wound, see images for general guidance.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Gold 50 pence, 2019. Royal Mint. Proof Piedfort. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the 50 pence denomination and part of the set 50 Years of the 50p Coin Set - British Culture, a 5-coin set featuring 50 pence designs with British themes.Fifth crowned head of HM Elizabeth II facing right; JC below; ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2019. Design by Jody Clark. / Legs of a running athlete, stopwatch in the background, '50 PENCE' below. Design by James Butler. Edge plain.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6063014-001. NGC Census in this grade: 5, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 14Mintage: 75.Diameter: 27.3 mm.Thickness: 3.56 mm.Weight: 31 g. (AGW=0.9141 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
Heuer. Beau chronographe bracelet en acier de forme carrée avec date mouvement automatiqueHeuer. A fine stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph square wristwatch Model: MonacoReference: 1133Date: Circa 1970Movement: 17-jewel Cal.12 automaticDial: Blue, applied polished baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions with red baton five minute markers, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute and 12 hour recording, date aperture at 6, pointed baton hands with red accents and luminous inserts, red centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished square, snap on back, signed crown at 9, twin chronograph pushers at 2 and 4, No.157397Strap/Bracelet: Navy blue and orange racing leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed steel buckle, FC 5042, stamped F H7Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Accompaniments: TAG Heuer service box, spare parts replaced during service including 2 handsFootnotes:The Heuer Monaco was revolutionary with its square case design and during the same period Heuer started to experiment with square shaped watches, a case maker, Piquerez, showed his new waterproofing system, where four notches clipped into the back of the monocoque case and through tension was able to create water resistance. With this new patented technique, Heuer negotiated with Piquerez for exclusivity. The Monaco would be the first square automatic chronograph with a water-resistance watch case.Jack Heuer searched for a name that would appeal to the chic, high-end crowd that would enjoy the new bold design, racing enthusiasts who would frequent places like Monte Carlo. Heuer had already developed the 'Monte Carlo' stopwatch, a legendary dashboard timepiece used for the 'Rally Monte Carlo' in the works Minis and Porsche 911's. He realized that '' Monaco'' would appeal to the elite market strongly appreciating the revolutionary chronograph.Finally the Heuer Monaco the world's first self-winding rectangular chronograph was introduced with simultaneous press conferences on the 3rd of March 1969, in Geneva and New York. Jack Heuer characterises this as the most important product launch during his career. The newly developed Cal.11 automatic movement used 17 jewels, an unbreakable mainspring, was antimagnetic, and had shock protection, but its most distinctive feature was the placement of the winding crown at the left side. A successful advertising campaign was highlighting that with an automatic chronograph, the user would touch the crown only for time setting.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
PORSCHE DESIGN, A modern Porsche Design (Eterna) Automatic Aluminium Titanium wristwatch, 42mm, ref. 6612.14, case no. 150.909, grey dial with three subsiduaries and date aperture, having two push button stopwatch facility, appears to be running and functioning, on PD rubber strap with car tyre to interior, with PD box and card and leaflets, watch overall OK and some sign of wear, box a bit tatty
PORSCHE DESIGN, A modern Porsche Design (Eterna) stainless steel wristwatch, 40mm, black dial with three subsiduaries and day and date aperture, having two push button stopwatch facility, appears to be running and functioning, on PD stainless steel bracelet, overall in good condition but signs of wear and useage, movement not inspected
ZENITH, A modern Zenith El Primero Chronometre automatic stainless steel wristwatch, 37mm, black dial with two subsiduary dials, two push button stopwatch facility, case number 03 1230 4002, appears to being running and functioning well, on a Zenith strainless steel bracelet, overall condition is good, some typical signs of wear to case and bracelet such as scratching, glass is good and movement not inspected, sold with an associated Zenith Rainbow box and papers
ZENITH, A modern Zenith El Primero Chronometre automatic stainless steel wristwatch, 40mm, black dial with three subsiduary dials and having day, date and month paertures, two push button stopwatch facility, case number 02 0240 410, appears to being running and functioning well, on a Zenith strainless steel bracelet, overall condition is good, some typical signs of wear to case and bracelet such as scratching, glass is good and movement not inspected, sold with an associated Zenith box and papers and two spare links
ZENITH, A modern Zenith El Primero RED 36 000 VpH automatic Limited Edition stainless steel wristwatch, 43mm, black dial with red surround and having three subsiduary dials, red seconds hand with star, and date aperture, two puch button stopwatch facility, glazed cover to rear, numbered 354 of 500, on a black and red stitch leather strap with stainless steel folding clasp, overall very good condition and only light signs of wear and is running and functioning well, sold with a Zenith box and paperwork
INTERNATIONAL WATCH COMPANY (IWC), stainless steel Der Fliegerchronograph Automatic wristwatch, ref. 3706, 39mm, black dial with three subsiduaries and day and date apertures, case no. 2620246, on a replacement Junghans black steel strap, appears to run well and stopwatch functions, some sign of wear and useage with some scrtaching to case, with an IWC box but somewhat tatty
INTERNATIONAL WATCH COMPANY (IWC), stainless steel Automatic wristwatch, ref. 3460, 40mm, silvered dial with gilt batons having three subsiduaries and day and date apertures, case no. 2750933, on an IWC stainless steel bracelet with four spare links, appears to run well and stopwatch functions, some sign of wear and useage with some scratching to case and strap, with an IWC box but somewhat tatty
OMEGA, A 1970s Omega Seamaster Automatic gold plated wristwatch, gilt dial with batons and having two subsiduries and date aperture, appears to be running, stopwatch facility, movement number 34681193, inside rear cover re. no. 176.007, outer cover engraved L.V. Lindberg and 17.10.1976, plastic glass with some scratches and case with typical denting and scratches from useage, movement needs attention and some wear, on later leather strap, no box
OMEGA, a 1980s Omega Titane (titanium) Automatic wristwatch, grey dial with gilt batons and having three subsiduary dials and date aperture, stopwatch facility with two buttons, gilt decoration to 42mm case, on titanium Omega strap, appears to be running well, case numbered 50012894, overall OK but scatches and dents from useage to glass, case and strap, with grey Omega box, titantium specimen loose and box tatty, with two spare links and outer card box
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DIAL IS MARKED SPEEDMASTER AND NOT SEAMASTER AS STATED OMEGA, a modern Omega "First Watch Worn on The Moon" Seamaster Professional manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, 40mm, black dial with batons and three subsiduaries, two button stopwatch facility, movement no. 77031856, glass cover to reverse, on stainless steel Omega bracelet with three spare links, appears to be running well and in good condition except for wear and stratching from useage, with red Omega box and outer white card box
OMEGA, a modern Omega Seamaster Professional Chronometer manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, blue rotating bezel, blue wavy dial with lumnious dots and having three subsiduaries and date aperture, with two push button stopwatch facility, 42mm, case numbered 60010117, on Omega stainless steel bracelet (which is quite short), overall very good with just some light scratching and dents to the case and strap, with a red Omega box and outer white card box
OMEGA, a modern Omega Seamaster Solar Impulse HB SIA manual wind titanium wristwatch, black and patterned dial having three subsiduaries, two push button stopwatch facility, 43mm, case number 78087377, on titanium Omega strap with four spare links, overall very good condition with only light wear and useage, in red Omega box with three cards, and two retail tags with outer white card box
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