Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 51
CHARLES OUDIN YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH 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.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 47,000 - 62,000 / CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 6,250
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 with 5-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold fleur de lys hands. Cal. 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: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |