Important Collectors Wristwatches,an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 159
Henry Band Junior, chronometer maker, London, No. 6697, circa 1890. Fine and unusual nickel "Explorer's watch" with power reserve indication.'
HKD 4,000 - 5,500
CHF 750 - 1,000
Sold: HKD 6,900
C. Three piece "bassine et filets" with screwed back and bezel, provision for waterproof seals. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-anddown scale. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
