Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 136

"Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable" Tempor Watch Co., Swiss, "Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable", case by Holy Frères. Made in the 1930s. Fine and very unusual, triangular, keyless, silver Masonic watch with multi-colored enamel dial.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 4,720

C. Three-body, solid, front bezel decorated with Masonic symbols and the blue-enameled letters "GJB", case back centered with Solomon's Temple surrounded by Masonic symbols. D. White enamel, painted with multi-colored Masonic symbols as numerals, outer minute graduation with blue Arabic 5 minute markers, center with the title motto. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 68 mm. height (with bow).


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Tempor Watch M. F. G. & Co. and Grimme & Co. Watchmakers, established rue Charponnière, 3 in Geneva bought in 1908 the Charles Funk patent: a circle permitting to fit a Swiss movement in an American watch case. They created silver and gold watches with round or triangular movements, made for French freemasonry. In 1924, the company was established in rue du Mont-Blanc, 22, when it took the financial control of the Schwab G. & Loeillet company. These last two watchmakers, at the end of the 19th century, were first established at Eaux-Vives, in Geneva before setting up shop in rue du Mont-Blanc, 22. They registered the trademark Loeillet Watch on October 1, 1915, under the No. 37339. They were also specialized in watches for the freemasonry, creating 8-day powerreserve, triangular or round, silver, nickel and gold watches with classical movements containing 15 or 17 jewels.