Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 494
Association Ouvriere, Locle, Swiss, No. 34164, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.
CHF 1,600 - 2,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, the cover with a blank escutcheon. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"', nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 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. 55 mm.
Notes
This watch is of the best quality produced in
Le Locle at that period, it can be compared to the
first class watches made by Jules Jorgensen.