Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996

LOT 267

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 69302, circa 1890. Fine and very unusual, 18K pink gold keyless watch with special chronograph, instantaneous 30 minute recorder and patented case.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

C. Double body, massive "bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogral, hinged movement in an inner case without glass and back. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals,outer minute and highly unusual chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. M. 18"'; three-quarter plate, nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 55 nun.


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The outer scale of the chronograph ring, on the dial of this watch seems to have been specially calculated on special request, however, unfortunately we have not been able to find-out the purpose of this chronograph.