Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 20

August Heckhel a Wienn, No. 683. Made circa 1760. Fine 20K gold pocket watch.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 2,300 - 3,200 / EUR 1,600 - 2,200

C. Two-body, ?Louis XV?, bezel and band decorated with wavy-line engraving. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 36 mm., frosted gilt full plate, conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm steel balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased continental balance cock, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-28-01

Good

Replacements

HANDS Original