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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 51
Timekeeper with 1 Complicationand ThermometerSylvain Mairet, Locle, circa 1840.Very fine, slim and elegant 18K gold watch with eccentric dial, Réaumur thermometer and special escapement.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 16,100
C. Three-body, knife edge, engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, top of the pendant following the shape of the bow. D. Silver, engine-turned, eccentric Roman hour chapter set to the right, Arabic minute chapter to the left, thermometer sector below.M. 41,8 mm, early bridge caliber, 10 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, blued steel flat balance spring, bimetallic strap thermometer based on the one invented by Houriet.Stamped on the movement "SM II 4".Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |