Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
LOT 225
HAMILTON PIPING ROCK WHITE GOLD Hamilton Watch Co, "Lancaste. PA.", "Piping Rock," movement No. 2918822, case No.126881. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, 14K white gold and black enamel wristwatch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,700 - 2,900
Two-body, solid, polished, black "champlevé" enamel bezel with painted gold radial Roman numerals, mobile lugs, snap on case back. Matte silver, outer minutes track auxiliary seconds dial. Cathedral blued steel hands. Cal. 979F, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |