Geneva, May 08, 2022
LOT 257
H. R. EKEGRÈN WITH MINUTE-REPEATER AND SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH
CHF 6,000 - 10,000
EUR 6,000 - 9,900 / USD 6,500 - 10,800 / HKD 51,000 - 85,000
Sold: CHF 8,750
Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating pocket watch made for E. J. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, with split seconds chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder. Minute-repeater on two steel gongs (activated by the slide at 8 o’clock) • 1/5 second chronograph activated by the round push-piece located on the winding-crown; safety bolt locking the chronograph’s functions (slide at 11 o’clock) • Split-seconds (activated by the rectangular push-piece located on the case-band at 10:30).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-04 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Later |
Brand H. R. Ekegrén, Switzerland
Year Circa 1920
Case No. 78774
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 46 mm.
Caliber 18"', rhodium plated, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with visible work,
Signature Dial and movement, case by J. E. Caldwell & Co.
Notes
Dedicated cuvette