Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 8
GUBELIN REF. 848 WORLD TIME 8 DAY DESK CLOCK Gubelin, Swiss, Ref. 848. Made circa 1960s. Unusual and fine world-time gilt brass desk clock with alarm function.
HKD 5,000 - 7,000
USD 650 - 900 / CHF 560 - 800TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 6,000
Circular, polished and brass, bidirectional bezel with 66 world locations. Satine silver with applied gilt arabic numerals at quarter and dot indexes. Gilt fancy hands. Cal. 22NN, rhodium-plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Notes
Dial and movement signed, case numbered.
DIM. 11 cm.
To be sold without reserve