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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 349

?Power Reserve Indication? Charles Frodsham, 84, Strand, London, AD.FMSZ No. 02919. The case with London hallmarks for 1864-1865. Very fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased pocket watch with power reserve indication.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,700 / USD 3,300 - 5,000

C. Four body, "bassine et filets ", polished, reeded band. Fixed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and power reserve indication. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, jewels in screwed chatons, fusee with chain and maintaining power, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, diamond endstone, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original