Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 148

GOLAY WATCH CO. MASONIC WATCH, CASE AND DIAL WITH MASONIC EMBLEMS; SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL

HKD 3,000 - 4,500

CHF 350 - 550 / USD 400 - 600

Sold: HKD 4,375

Silver (0.935), manual-winding, square-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, bezel engraved with the Temple of Salomon and its columns with, on the right, the letter “J” (Jachin), and, on the left, the letter “B” (Boaz), below, the Skull; mother-of-pearl triangular-shaped dial with Masonic symbols in place of the numerals, clockwise, Square and Compass, the columns of the Temple of Solomon.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7-9

Good

Oxidized

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Brand Golay

Year Circa 1935

Calibre  10’’’ ½, lever escapement

Case No. 82 396

Bracelet Blue ostrich leather strap, stainless steel buckle

Dimensions 32.7 x 28.5 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement