The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...
Geneva, May 14, 2006
LOT 580
Escapement Model ?Straight Line Lever Escapement? W.H. Berlien. Made circa 1910. Fine, working model of a straight line lever escapement, under a glass dome and with wooden base.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,000 - 8,000
C. Turned wood, glass dome. M. Mirror polished base plate, going barrel, four turned pillars, shaped and engraved bridge, brass escape wheel, counterpoised straight line lever with simulated jeweled pallets, cut brass balance with steel and brass peripheral timing adjustment screws, blued steel flat balance spring, simulated diamond endstones, index regulator. Dim. 21 x 9 cm. Excluding glass dome. To be sold without reserve
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |