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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 324
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, a monogram engraved on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette and milled inside bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 19 "' , nickel plated, unusual "fausses cotes " decoration partly in a sun-burst pattern, gold wheel train, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with elaborated micrometric index. Diam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 14-4 |
Damaged Fair |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |
Notes
The movement of this watch is of outstanding quality.