Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 77
E. Yersin, Fleurier, Swiss, No. 1016, circa 1900.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 6,900
Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch. Four body, massive pomme et gouge, polished case, the cover with an applied gold monogram below a Royal crown, the back engraved with an Arabian dedication. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. 20?, nickel plated movement with gold train of wheels, 32 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs. Diam. 55 mm.
