Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 484
Eight Days Swiss, No. 1464. Made circa 1850. Fine and very rare, 18K gold, eight day-going pocket watch with two barrels.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 3,700 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,800
C. Four-body, engine-turned back engraved with flowers, chased flower border and bezel, reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned decoration. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18 ½???, frosted gilt, bar caliber with two going barrels, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-11 |
Fair Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |