Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 252

G. HUIN CHRONOMETER SCHOOL WATCH NIELLO ENGRAVED SILVER Georges Huin, Geneve, No. 43947. Made circa 1899. Fine, nielloed silver, hunting-cased, keyless Chronometer pocket watch with niello engraving. Accompanied by a fitted box and a photocopy of the Georges Huin watch description.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,400 - 12,500

Four-body, massive, bezel and band with hand engraved geometric pattern, the back decorated with a Griffin surrounded by floral decoration, the front similar with engraved initials (GH). Hinged silver cuvette with inscription. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Louis XVI hands. Frosted gilt, 20 jewels, movement stamped twice with Geneva hallmark, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed. DIAM. 53 mm. THICKNESS 22 mm. While he was finishing his watchmaking school in 1899, luck would have it that his father was a master engraver. He gave the case to his father, that created this master piece as described by his son in the accompanying document. The engraving work is of amazing quality and combined with the Chronometer movement made by his son, culminated in this unique masterpiece.