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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 355

Unsigned, Swiss, probably made by IWC, circa 1890.Fine and rare blued steel square keyless jump hour digital watch with provision for a desk clock.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,500 / USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 4,370

C.Three-body, polished blued steel, hinged back forming easel for desk clock. D. Silvered, engine-turned, aperture for Arabic hour numerals and revolving Arabic minute chapter, subsidiary seconds. M. 42 mm., frosted gilt, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Dim. Height (with bow) 80 mm., width 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3
Movement: 3 - 21*
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The word "brevet" on the dial refers to Pellweber's patent for jump hour watches, used by IWC, among others.