Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 317
HOFF & FILS, SWITZERLAND, DETENT CHRONOMETER, DETENT ESCAPEMENT HELICAL BALANCE SPRING, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 26,000 - 43,300 / USD 3,400 - 5,600 / EUR 3,100 - 5,100
Sold: CHF 4,000
A fine, 18k yellow gold, manual wind made for the Spanish market, hunting-cased, pocket chronometer, detent escapement, helical balance spring, subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-11 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Hoff & Fils, Switzerland
Model Detent Chronometer
Year Circa 1890
Case No. 44002
Diameter 53 mm.
Caliber 19''', 22 jewels,3/4 plate, nickel plated, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, free-sprung spherical balance spring.
Signature Case and movement
Notes
Hoff & Fils were best known for their tourbillon ebauches of which few are known to survive.