Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 76

?Répétition à Quarts et Automate? Swiss, ?Répétition à Quarts et Automate?, No. 26672. Made for the Indian market circa 1900. Fine and amusing, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 18K rose gold pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton scene in an unusual case.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 9,440

C. Five-body, solid, covers decorated with 4 chimeras and leaf decoration, hinged gold cuvette with inscription, beneath, a multicolored painted on enamel erotic scene of a couple enjoying a quiet moment. D. Matte silver with multicolored painted radial Roman numerals, outer and central gold paillon floral decoration. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 19???, gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Case numbered. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4-7-32*

Fair

Oxidized

Slightly restored

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-03

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Period