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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 268
Montandon, Frères, No. 20573, Locle, Switzerland, made for the Spanish or South American market, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
HKD 45,000 - 53,000
USD 6,000 - 7,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully engraved with scrolls and flowers, the cover with the small monogram "AT". Gold cuvette. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, fully engraved and applied with a cast gold floral decoration. Blued steel pierced hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
