Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 179

?Lac Léman? S. G., Genève, case No. 107. Made circa 1820. Fine, thin, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel pendant watch.

USD 2,300 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 1,610

C. Three-body, "demi-bassine", reeded case band, case back very finely painted with a scene depicting the ?Lac Léman? area in Switzerland?s Jura mountains within a gold frame, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Pink gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 9???, frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, 3-arm brass balance, flat balance spring. Case signed. Diam. 24 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-41

Good

Repolished, edges preserved

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-05

Good

HANDS Luminous material reapplied