Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 182
Dent, Watchmaker to Her Late Majesty, 33 Cockspur Street, London, No. 32675, with London hallmarks for 1903. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Three piece,massive, "pomme et filets", polished, marked "M.N.", (Robert Benson North) the back engraved with the monogram "A.N.", the naine of the owner engraved on the reverse. D. Gold engine-turned with radial Arabic numerals on a white enamel chapter, outer white enamel minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " pear" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt threequarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
