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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 108
Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationL. Fernier et Frères, Besançon, circa 1880.Very fine 18K gold, half hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating watch.
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
USD 2,500 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 5,980
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, front cover with champlevé radial Roman chapter and inner minute ring around the aperture, gold hinged cuvette over gold bezel glazed for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold double "spade" hands. M. 42 mm (18 1/2'''), frosted gilt, bar caliber, 32 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Beguet balance spring, lever-set, repeating on gongs by a slide in the band.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |