Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 365
J.L. Reutter Atmos, Swiss. Made in the late 1920s. Very fine and very rare, early, Art Deco, wooden and leather-covered "perpetual" clock wound by changes in barometric pressure.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / CHF 5,800 - 8,100
C. Rectangular, wood and leather frame and inclined base, aperture to view the revolving pendulum. D. Matte silvered, with painted black baton indexes. Black painted baton hands. M. Chrome, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel (missing), lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking lever in the base below the pendulum. Dial signed, case numbered. Dim. height 27.5 cm., width 19 cm., depth 11 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 13* |
Slightly damaged Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |