Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 230
Nicole Nielsen & Co., 14 Soho Square, London, No. 8528, with London hallmarks for 1876. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with Adolphe Nielsen patented chronograph.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, marked "N.V." (Adolph Nicole), a monogram engraved on the back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, 15 jewels partly 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. Chronograph with patented Nicole Nielsen work beneath the dial, operated from the winding crown. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
