Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 242
ESKA - SAUDI ARABIA CLOISONNE DIAL Eska Watch Co., Swiss, Automatic, case No. 145427. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, 14K pink gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial depicting Saudi Arabia.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 50,000 - 66,000 / USD 64,000 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 11,250
Three body, polished, concave lugs, inclined bezel, screwed- down case back with arabic inscription and the word Areen. Orange and green with applied pink gold pyramidal, faceted indexes, multi color polychrome cloisonné enamel on gold depicting Saudi Arabia, a palace and a palm tree. Pink gold dauphine hands. Cal. 1361, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating blued steel flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |