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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 206
Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond Street, London, No. 13157, with London hallmarks for 1878. Fine 18 ct. hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and 60 minute progressive recorder.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, marked "J.M." (John Martin). Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1878. D. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 18 jewels in screwed settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued steel balance spring, diamond endstone. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the dial and back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 57 mm.
