Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 205
IWC YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Half Chronometer," movement No. 149120, case No. 168235. Made circa 1910. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Four-body, "bassine et filet", polished, hinged back, cuvette and bezel, cuvette engraved: Half Chronometer. White enamel with printed Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Gold Louis XIV hands. Cal. 19''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, some in screwed gold chatons, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |