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Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 445
A. S. & F. (Armand Schwob & Frères, Chaux-de- Fonds). Mystérieuse, Swiss, Breveté S.G.D.G., circa 1900 Rare and fine 18 ct. gold, keyless mysterious watch.
HKD 45,000 - 55,000
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 44,850
C. Three body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed on both faces. D. Eccentric glass with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. "Spade" hands. M. GiIt brass, croissant shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
Notes
Built on the principle invented by Robert-Houdin for
clocks, this watch seems to work without any
mechanical movement. In fact, driven by the croissant
shaped movement concealed above the dial on the
border, the hands are revolving with the glass plate, set
beneath the dial.
Such watches were very popular toward the end of the
19th century, quite a frw were produced in silver cases; in
gold, it seems that only 10 examples were produced.