Important Collectors Wristwatches,an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 158
Henry Lewis & Co. 72 New Bond Street, Swiss, made for the English market, circa 1890. Fine silver keyless 8 day going watch designed on the principle of the Hebdomassystem.
HKD 4,000 - 5,500
CHF 700 - 1,000
C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel " pear" hands. M. 19"', with extra long spring set on the back plate, Swiss patent No. 496-497, with folding " key" and hand setting device, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the folding key. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
