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Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005

LOT 106

"Diamond-Set" H & E, probably Geneva, No. 7295. Made for the Oriental market, circa 1910. Extremely fine and rare, minute-repeating platinum, yellow gold and diamond set hunting cased lady?s pendant watch.

CHF 35,000 - 50,000

EUR 23,000 - 32,000 / USD 27,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

C. Four-body, both covers and the band pave set with 451 diamonds, yellow gold hinges, crown and bow. Hinged platinum cuvette. D. Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12''', frosted gilt, 25 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Cuvette punched H&E, case and front-plate of movement numbered. Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The diamonds set into this watch range from 0.80 to 3.20 mm. Color: I, clarity: SI 1. The total approximate weight of the diamonds is 14.50 carats.