LOV. - Lot 79

LOV. Circa 1970. Steel wrist chronograph with jumping hours. Barrel case, screw-down back. Black dial, apertures for hours, minutes and date, subsidiary dial for seconds, tachometer, signed. Automatic movement signed JRGK. Dim. 43 x 36 mm. Provenance: Amateur collection. A French brand born in the 1930s, LOV is the acronym of Lac-ou-Villers, the commune in the Morteau region where the first manufacturing workshop was located (renamed Villiers le Lac in 1948). In 1969, the manufacture joined forces with another company to withstand the quartz crisis. CONDITION REPORT (for information only): Movement and chronograph function operational at time of catalog writing. Some signs of use. Dial well preserved, a few scratches on glass. Overhaul recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty on function. Most watches have been opened to identify movement type and quality, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Expert: Cabinet AderWatches / Mr Geoffroy ADER - contact@aderwatches.com