Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 112
Rigby, Charing Cross, London, with London hallmarks for 1881.Very fine 18K gold, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating, perpetual calendar watch.
HKD 55,000 - 70,000
USD 7,000 - 70,000
C. Four-body, solid, ?bassine et filets?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman chapters, outer minute ring, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap year cycle, days of the month and aperture for the phases of the moon, age of the moon on the border. Blued-steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 42 mmø, gilt-brass three-quarter plate, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel balance spring with outer terminal curve.epeating and striking on gongs by a slide in the band.Signed on the dial.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 11 |