Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 17, 2009

LOT 237

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.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,100 - 3,500 / CHF 3,200 - 5,400

Sold: USD 12,000

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-28-01

Good

Replacements

HANDS Original