Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 483
SCARAB ROUGE Swiss, the later movement by Breitling. Made circa 1870. Fine gold and enamel, diamond-set pendant form watch designed as a scarab-beetle.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 12,500
C. Four-body, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent red enamel over engine-turning and set with 10 diamonds, the thorax with a diamond-set and black enamel collar, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. White enamel with radial blue Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions. Gold baton hands. M. 7"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Breitling. Total length 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3-23* |
Good Later Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |