Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 481
The Horses Vulcain, Swiss, No. 54417. Made circa 1925. Very fine and rare, thin, silver and painted on enamel, half-open faced, keyless dress watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,300 - 3,200 / EUR 1,600 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 3,360
C. Three-body, coin-edged band, the back cover finely painted on enamel with a white and a black horse against an oyster-colored guilloche background, white enamel and polished border, the bezel decorated to match. D. Matte silver, black painted dauphine numerals, outer minute track. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17???, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-03 |
Good HANDS Period |