Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 58
LONGINES HELVETICA COIN DRESS WATCH Longines, movement No. 2953626, Swiss patent No. 22107. Made in the 1920s. Fine and very rare dress watch set within a 20 Swiss Frank silver coin dated 1912. Accompanied by a pouch.
USD 1,100 - 2,100
HKD 8,500 - 16,300 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: USD 2,875
Three-body, solid, wide bezel decorated with a flower and leaf motif, reeded band edge, snap-on case back marking: Helvetica 1912, Confoederatio. Silver with painted black Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 11.87M, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |