Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 428
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, very small diamond set ring watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Double body in form of a ring, with rose-diamond set bezel, the ring chased with pierced flowers. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Diam. 17 mm.
Notes
With a diameter of 13 mm, this movement is certainly
among the smallest ever made in that period.