Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
LOT 348
Minute Repeating W. Meylan, Swiss, No. 19290. Made circa 1925. Fine, minute-repeating, 14K gold keyless pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 25,000 - 40,000
USD 3,600 - 5,700 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 14,400
C. Four-body, "bassine" polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Frosted gilt with painted dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 17''', rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with four adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band, centrifugal governor. Dial and movement signed by the retailer. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |