Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
?Calm Harbor? Isaac Soret & Fils, Geneva, No. 14835. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, rose-cut diamond-set quarter-repeating pocket watch.
C. Two-body, Louis XV, the rose-cut diamond-set bezel chased with swag garland decoration, the back with a painted on enamel scene of two ships at anchor off the coast, the crew fishing nearby, rose-cut diamond set thumb-pieces and pendant. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals interspersed with rose-cut diamonds, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Rose-cut diamond-set Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental style gilt brass balance cock, silvered regulation dial, repeating adjustment arm, repeating on a bell activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-12-24-01 |
Fair Worn Slightly chipped HANDS Original |