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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 183
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with automaton Jacks.
HKD 50,000 - 56,000
USD 6,500 - 7,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the gold monogram "S.K." applied on the cover. Gold cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Roman numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Applied on the blued steel dial plate, automaton Jacks on each side of the dial, strike hours and quarters on belle above. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
