Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 140
Lecoultre, No. 34362. Made circa 1965. A rare and unusual 14K gold key-watch. Accompanied by a gold chain. To be sold without reserve
HKD 7,500 - 12,000
USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 750 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 15,000
C. In the shape of a door key (uncut), engraved. D. Silver, rectangular, applied Arabic and baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 840, rhodium-plated, oval, 17 jewels, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Length 62 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-10 |
Very good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Notes
In order to ensure complete functionality, the key itself was
made with brass (14K gold is too weak and would break in
the lock). It is extremely unusual to find a key watch whose
brass key has remained in its original uncut condition