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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 485

Longines, Swiss, No. 1955190, circa 1906. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set fob watch with matching brooch.

CHF 1,800 - 2,300

USD 1,600 - 2,100 / EUR 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 4,560

C. Four-body, "bassine", back with translucent imperial blue and olive green enamel separated by opaque white enamel with gold leaves and applied white gold diamond-set floral appliqué, gold hinged cuvette. Matching brooch with translucent olive green enamel with applied white gold diamond-set appliqué. D. Champagne, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22 mm. (9 3/4'''), frosted gilt, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring. Signed on dial and movement, case and movement with the same serial number. Diam. 28 mm., length with the brooch 68 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original