Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006
LOT 104
C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, No. 29932, case No. 11270. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and elegant, keyless, platinum, enamel and pearl Art Deco dress watch.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 800 - 1,600
C. Three-body, "bassine", solid, polished, bezels decorated with a leaf pattern set in black enamel, case back with initials, pearl-set winding-crown at 6. D. Satiné silver with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 15''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 7 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Movement signed, case marked with Meylan's trademark, dial signed by Spaulding & Co. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-50 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6-9* |
Good Slightly oxidized Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |