Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 165
Five-Minute Repeater Automaton International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, Swiss, No. 2302557, case No. 2274151, Ref. 5225. Made in the 1960s. Fine and very rare 18K yellow gold keyless five-minute repeating pocket watch with automaton striking Jacks.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 9,000 / CHF 9,000 - 14,000
Sold: USD 14,400
C. Three body, "Empire,? polished back, reeded band. D. Champagne with printed Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, set in the center of a blued plate with mounted tri-color gold figures of Minerva and Mars on each side striking a bell, Hercules as a child with the snake below, Cherub above the bell. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. C 952, rhodium-plated, faussescotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by depressing lever in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |