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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009
LOT 147
Art Deco Diamonds Léon Hatot, No. 7825. Made in the 1920's. Very fine and rare, Art Deco rectangular, platinum and diamond-set lady's wristwatch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 2,500 - 4,200 / EUR 2,000 - 3,400
C. Two-body, rectangular, leaf-engraved band, the body and articulated lugs set with 70 round diamonds. D. Matte silver with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Black baton hands. M. 21 x 9 mm., rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator. Case stamped with Leon Hatot?s punchmark. Dim. 38 x 12 mm. Thickness 7 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 |
Notes
Leon Hatot
Watchmaker, jeweler, goldsmith, inventor, he was born in Chatillon sur Seine in 1883. He made movements for all the top Parisian firms, including Van Cleef, Boucheron and Mauboussin. He made electric clocks under the name of ATO, invented the "Rolls" self-winding movement licensed to Blancpain, and took over the famous business of Paul Garnier. Hatot died in 1953. At the outbreak of World War II, the firm closed its jewelry business, and the remaining stock was kept in a bank vault until it was sold at auction.
Watchmaker, jeweler, goldsmith, inventor, he was born in Chatillon sur Seine in 1883. He made movements for all the top Parisian firms, including Van Cleef, Boucheron and Mauboussin. He made electric clocks under the name of ATO, invented the "Rolls" self-winding movement licensed to Blancpain, and took over the famous business of Paul Garnier. Hatot died in 1953. At the outbreak of World War II, the firm closed its jewelry business, and the remaining stock was kept in a bank vault until it was sold at auction.