Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 282
Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold, keyless automaton quarter-repeating watch.
HKD 40,000 - 50,000
USD 5,000 - 6,500
C. Four-body, massive, ?bassine et filets?, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel Roman chapter ring, the center with animated blacksmiths forging during repeating, creating the illusion that the sound is made by striking the anvil. Blued steel hands. M. 18''', nickel-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs through a slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |