Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 63
TIXIER CALIBER DIMIER FRERES Swiss (Fleurier), No. 35925. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Fine and rare, silver pocket watch with center seconds, Tixier caliber and Chinese duplex escapement. Accompanied by a red morocco fitted box.
HKD 16,000 - 33,000
USD 2,100 - 4,200 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 27,500
Two-body, "Consular", polished. Spring-loaded glazed cuvette. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-minute numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. 48 mm.(21```), foliate engraved gilt "Chinese" Tixier caliber, shaped single wheel bridge, free-standing barrel, Jacot-type Chinese duplex escapement, three-arm monometallic balance with blued steel winged weights, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |