Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 371
IWC SILVER JUMP HOUR POCKET WATCH WITH PAINTED ENAMEL DIAL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Swiss, No. 8473. Made circa 1890. Fine and very rare, silver and painted on enamel, keyless pocket watch using J. Pallweber's English Patent No. 5863, from 8 December 1882 for digital jump-hours and minutes.
HKD 50,000 - 70,000
USD 6,500 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: HKD 125,000
C. Four body, "bassine", polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. Black enamel fi nely painted en grisaiile with Time?s winged chariot drawn by doves, apertures for hours and minutes. M. 18''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. I.W.C. trademark on the movement. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 |
Very good |