Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 17, 2009
Universal, Genève, "South America," case No. 1298080, Ref. 107161. Made circa 1946. Fine and rare, 18K rose gold center seconds wristwatch with a cloisonné enamel dial depicting South America.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, canted bezel, claw lugs, snap-on case back. D. Cloisonné enamel with applied gold dot indexes and quarter Arabic numerals. Pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 263, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, shock-absorber. Case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-01 |
Good Replacements HANDS Original |