Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 212
Favre Leuba & Co., Bombay, No. 70172. Made in Switzerland for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Very fine, large, nickel, 8-day, astronomic keyless Goliath watch with triple calendar and moon phases.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,000 - 3,200 / USD 2,400 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged nickel cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for seconds, date, days of the week and the months, aperture for the moon phases. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 58 mm, frosted gilt, 8-day, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 75 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |