Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 10, 2010
LOT 137
Platinum Lady?s Swiss, movement by Audemars Piguet, No. 35701, Ref. 459. Made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, rectangular, Art Deco, platinum, emerald and diamond lady's wristwatch with an integral platinum mesh bracelet and a platinum clasp set with 17 round diamonds.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,300 - 9,500 / CHF 9,000 - 13,000
Sold: USD 9,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, back rim and sides engraved in a floral and leaf pattern, bezel and extended lugs set with 64 diamonds and 13 emeralds. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. Blued steel cathedral hands. M. Cal. 5''', baguette, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case numbered, movement signed. Dim. 14 x 42 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Adjustable overall length 145 to 205 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |