Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 229
CHARLES OUDIN YELLOW GOLD Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 230. Made circa 1870. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch.
HKD 62,000 - 77,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000 / CHF 7,700 - 9,700
Sold: HKD 81,250
Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished borders. Hinged gold cuvette with inscription "Médailles aux Expositions Depuis 1806". White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold fleur de lys hands. 18''', matte gilt, 19 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, gold wheel train, straight line counterpoise lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel helical balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |