Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 232
Grüen Watch Co., Cincinnati, Ohio and Bienne, Switzerland, ?Precision,? No. 149380, Ref. 7423. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, keyless, hexagonal pear-shaped platinum and diamond dress watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,700 / CHF 3,000 - 4,000
C. Three-body, "bassine," solid, polished. D. Two-tone silver set with 13 baguette diamond indexes, concentric minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. White gold épée hands. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic "chronometer" balance adjusted to all positions, isochronism and temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |