Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 374
L. Leroy et Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Bd. de la Madeleine, Paris, Ancien't. 13-15 Palais Royal, No. 60618. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, sterling silver and gold, large, keyless, antimagnetic, pocket watch with chronograph.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / CHF 3,500 - 4,600
Sold: USD 3,600
C. Four-body, solid, ?bassine,? polished, silver hinged cuvette, gold hinges, lips, bow, and setting pin collar. D. White enamel, with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and 1/5th second chronograph track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold spade hands. M. 50 mm (22'''), gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet palladium balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 61 mm. Thickness 19 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-9-01 |
Good Scratched HANDS Original |