Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 230

GUEX WATCH PAINTED ON ENAMEL GOLD & DIAMOND Guex à Paris, No. 10599. Made circa 1790. Fine and rare, gold, painted on enamel and rose-cut diamond-set pocket watch.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,050 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 2,125

Two-body, "Directoire", the bezel set with rose-cut diamonds within a chased gold border, the back decorated with translucent royal blue enamel decorated with a painted scene of a landscape with a dog and two doves, gold paillon urn in the center, applied diamond-set highlights and border. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic five-minute numerals. Rose-cut diamond-set hands. 39 mm., matte gilt full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-75

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-72-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. DIAM. 45 mm.