Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 429
GUBELIN - SILVER, GOLD & SAPPHIRE DESK CLOCK Gübelin, No. 70490. Made circa 1940. Fine and elegant, Silver, 18K yellow gold and sapphire-set, 8-day going, keyless desk clock with alarm. Accompanied by the original Gübelin fitted box.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Square silver with engine-turned line decoration, applied yellow gold lines at each corner, the front set with a total of 44 blue sapphires above and below the dial, square block feet, hinged back door. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes on a raised chapter ring. Gilt baton hands. Matte gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |