Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 25, 2023
LOT 1
CZAPEK & CIE, LORGNETTE FORM-WATCH; 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND ROSE-CUT DIAMONDS
EUR 7,000 - 13,000
USD 7,700 - 14,200 / HKD 60,000 - 112,000 / CHF 6,900 - 12,800
Sold: EUR 14,300
A fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set, key-winding, object in the shape of a lorgnette incorporating a watch with concealed dial.Cover with a Royal blue flinqué enamel (translucent enamel over guilloché engine-turning) spring-loaded panel set with rose-cut diamonds forming a flower motifs, which opens to reveal the dial; hinged lorgnette released by a catch in the side; gold suspension ring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Czapek & Cie, Switzerland
Year circa 1850
Case No. 2551
Material Yellow gold
Caliber 4 jewels
Dimensions 23 x 85 mm.
Weight 51.9 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case
Accessories Later box