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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 650
J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London, No. 40052, hallmarked 1909-10.Very fine 18K gold keyless astronomical perpetual calendar watch with chronograph.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 6,000 - 7,300
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four-year leap cycle, and subsidiary seconds with phases of the moon aperture. Blued steel, "spade" hands. M. 41,4 mm, 3/4 plate, frosted and gilded, 25 jewels, lateral lever escapement with lift on the pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, diamond endstone.Signed on the movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 11 - 01 |