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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 231
Nicole & Capt, Soho Square, London, No. 7255, with London hallmarks for 1873. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold keyless watch with Nicole patented chronograph and central progressive minute recorder.
CHF 4,500 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,785
C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, marked "A.N." (Adolph Nicole), the back engraved with a crest with the motto: Spes et Fides. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 17 jewels partly in screwed settings, pointed-tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with patented visible work, operated by depressing the crown. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
