Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 281
H.R. Ekegren, Geneve, Suisse, No. 81592, case No. 81592, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless watch in original mahogany fitted box with extra glass.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "C.S.E.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, special calibre U.S patent from 26 May 1903 with free standing barrel, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
