Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 101

LeCoultre, 1950'sFine and unusual, center-seconds, black and gilt brass folding watch with alarm.

C. five body, solid, polished, brushed and engraved, black metal arch-shaped frame holds the rolling hinge at its open end and the watch at its closed end. The front cover opens to reveal the watch and swings back on the hinge to serve as a stand. Decorative bow, winding crown, and alarm crown at the top.D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 12''', cal. K814, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.Dim. 44 x 37 mm.Dial signed.