Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 453
Marcks & Co. Ltd. Bombay & Poona, No.1065, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Impressive 18 ct. gold, enamel, ruby, diamond and pearl-set hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer with power reserve indication. The case in the manner of J. Ferrero.
CHF 110,000 - 130,000
Sold: CHF 126,500
C. Four body massive, "pomme et gouge" , with split-pearl set bezels, cover and back of scarlet translucent enamel over engine-turning inlaid with old cut diamond and ruby motives and centred with ruby and diamond paved stars. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamelled on gold with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and up-and down scale. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 18"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, fusee with chain and maintaining power, 13 jewels, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring, diamond endstone. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 50 mm.
