Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 64
LEVY HERMANOS HONG KONG ENAMEL POCKET WATCH MINUTE REPEATER Levy hermanos hong kong , Swiss, No. 83672. Made for the Chinese market, Hong Kong, circa 1900. Very fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K gold and pearl-set, keyless pocket watch with chronograph.
HKD 16,000 - 32,000
USD 2,000 - 4,100 / CHF 1,900 - 3,900
Sold: HKD 62,500
Four-body, "bassine et filets" with split pearl-set bezels, the band with champlevé enameled decoration, the back panel decorated. Hinged gold cuvette, the border engraved with foliate decoration. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and fifths of a second chronograph divisions, Arabic five minute/seconds numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass paste-set hands. 19''', gilt brass, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs activated by a button in the band, centrifugal governor, chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown. Cuvette signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14-78 |
Good Damaged ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |