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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 45
Minute-Repeater Swiss, No. 18635, case No. 141332. Made for the English market, circa 1915. Very fine, minute-repeating, keyless 18K yellow gold pocket watch.
HKD 22,000 - 35,000
USD 3,000 - 4,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,800
Sold: HKD 42,000
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, hinged bezel and case back. D. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel pear hands. M. Cal. 17???, frosted gilt, 35 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Case and movement numbered. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |