Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 139
Split-Seconds Chronograph C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 6799, case No. 50139. Made in the 1890s. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,100 - 1,900 / CHF 1,700 - 2,800
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets,? solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with printed Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph divisions with 5-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel double spade hands. M. Cal. 18''', bridge caliber, maillechort, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 47 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-23-01 |
Good Later HANDS Original |