Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 266
‘’12-HOUR REGISTER’’ GAULTIER PÈRE ET OLTRAMARE
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 2,500
Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, double-train early independent dead-seconds pocket watch with 60-minute and 12-hour register and virgule escapement.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Brand Gaultier Père & Oltramare
Model 12-Hour Register
Year Circa 1820
Case No. 649/176
Caliber 23’’
Dimensions 57 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
It is unusual to find an independent dead-seconds watch with the rarely utilized virgule escapement and 12-hour register. The present watch is probably one of the first two-train independent dead seconds watches to have been made.