Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 112

?Boite Surprise? Boucheron, Paris, No. 75710. Made in the 1960s. Fine, 18K gold and cabochon sapphire-set keyless purse watch.

C. Three-body square, designed as a pill box, engine-turned in a striped pattern with spring loaded lid and cabochon sapphire-set push piece, the watch with polished bezel hinged in the case. D. Brushed pink gold with applied gold faceted baton indexes. Gold ?bâton? hands. M. 8 1/2???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.