Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 365
C.H. Meylan, Brassus, No. 43583, circa 1925.Very fine, rectangular, jump-hour, "Art Deco", platinum gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 60,000 - 80,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with monogram "J.F.B.", flat bezel, gold screwed bars, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump hour. Blued steel "Moderne" hand. M. Cal. 9 ''', tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 01 |
Notes
Meylan C.H. (Meylan Watch Co) Brassus.Firm founded in 1880, This distinguished watchmaker was well known in the United States as well as in Switzerland. In 1894, received the first prize for regulation at the Geneva Observatory. Manufactured complicated, flat and extra-flat watches, chronometers, and some significant "Art Deco" wristwatches.