Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 399
Dent, Watchmaker to Her late Majesty, 33 Cockspur Street, London, No. 32675, with London hallmarks for 1903. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Three piece, massive, "pomme et filets", polished, marked "M.N.", (Robert Benson North) the back engraved with the monogram "A.N.", the name of the owner engraved on the reverse. D. Gold engine-turned with radial Arabic numerals on a white enamel chapter, outer white enamel minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt threequarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
