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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 265

?Masonic? Schwab & Brandt, Geneva, No. 400033. Made circa 1935. Very fine and rare frosted 12K yellow gold triangular keyless Masonic dress watch. Accompanied by the original triangular fitted case.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000

C. Two-piece, the back centered with Solomon's Temple, Masonic symbols around, front bezel decorated with chain links, sapphire-set winding crown. D. Silvered, triangular with black Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel ?Masonic? hands. M. Triangular, 46 x 46 mm., rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration 17 jewels, gold train, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to five positions and two temperatures, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Dim. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This type of triangular Masonic watch is generally found in silver or gilt metal. Only ten examples were made in gold. For a note on Scwab & Brandt, see lot 66.