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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 221
L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 65117, circa 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless, Royal presentation pocket chronometer with Bulletin de l'Observatoire National de Besançon No. 6659, awarded at the timing contest.
HKD 13,000 - 16,000
USD 1,700 - 2,100
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back applied with a Royal monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
