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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 372

?Poche Surprise? Gübelin, Lucerne, movement No. 9003, case No. 11264. Case by Verger Frères, No. 11264. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, platinum and diamond-set, keyless, Art Deco ?montre de sac à volets? purse and desk watch.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,700 / USD 5,700 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,850

C. Rectangular, the front and back engraved with two parallel lines, shutters opening by pushpieces on the sides, set with a total of 32 square-cut diamonds, the shutters set with six baguette diamonds, hinged square inner case. D. Brushed silver, black Art Deco numerals, outer minute track. Polished steel "cubiste" hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 44 x 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Drawings from Henri Louis Verger?s patents No. 690233 & No. 683554, registered in 1930.