Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 335
Ami LeCoultre, Brassus & Geneva, circa 1895.Fine movement of keyless split-second chronograph watch with quarter-second "foudroyante" and minute-repeating, in display case .
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,500 - 7,000 / USD 6,000 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 14,950
C.Nickel, display. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk quarter-second "diablotine". Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), nickel, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, palladium Breguet balance spring, micrometric cam type regulator, repeating on gongs.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 47 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: - |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Interesting movement with direct "diablotine" mechanism invented by Ami LeCoultre from Le Brassus, Switzerland and based on his patent No. 355403 of Jan. 4, 1887.