Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 1
Ami Lecoultre
Movement, patented split-seconds chronograph with oscillating pinion and “foudroyante”, patented non-magnetic compensated balance; white metal
White metal, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch movement in a working-case, with three horological complications:
- 1⁄4 second chronograph with oscillating pinion device (activated by the single push-piece located on the winding-crown)
- Split-seconds (activated by the push-piece located on the case- band at 11 o’clock)
- 1⁄4 of second, known as foudroyante seconds (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals. Blued steel “Pear” hands.
Movement 20’’’, 3⁄4 plate, rhodium-plated, going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, patented non-magnetic platinum alloy and brass compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and precision-regulating device for fast / slow by means of an eccentric snail, adjusted.
Brand Ami Lecoultre, Le Brassus & Geneva
Year circa 1888
Movement No. 3 482
Caliber 20’’’, lever escapement
Dimensions Ø 47.1 mm.
Signature dial and movement
Accessories copies of the invention patents
HKD 72,000 - 96,000
CHF 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 9,500 - 12,700
Grading System |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |