Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 115
Swiss, cased in England, made for the Indian Market, with London hallmarks for 1886. Fine and extemely rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating digital watch with chronograph.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 9,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 16,675
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, by Louis Weill (Master mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with gold cast foliage decoration, eccentric chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and apertures for digital display of hours and minutes. M. 18"', gilt brass three-quarter plate with going barrel, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance with ruby endstone, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band, chronograph with pushpiece in the band. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |