Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007
LOT 164
"Minute-Repeating" Volta, (Maurice Ditisheim, La Chaux-de- Fonds). Made in the 1920s. Fine and unusual, large, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold textured mesh bracelet.
USD 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 7,000 - 8,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished, hinged "Vendôme" type lugs. D. Guilloché silver with painted Breguet numerals on an outer reserve, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 17 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by push piece in the band at 6. Dial signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness: 13 mm. Approx. overall length: 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |