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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 234

Rolls "Mappin". Produced in the 1930's.Interesting self-winding, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 3,450

C. two-body, solid, polished, hinged and engraved band, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 9 1/2 ''', signed Blancpain, marked "Hatot's patents pending in all countries", rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the movement, mounted on balls, rolls back and forth thus winding the watch.Dial and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 39 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 6 - 01