Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...
Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 192
Double-Dialled Swiss. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1880. Fine, double-dialled, 18K pink gold and champleve keyless pocket watch with independently adjustable hands for second time zone.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,700
C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished, buttons for independent hand-setting and for setting in unison. D. First: white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Pierced gold hands. Second: matte gilt and silver, annular, painted black Islamic numerals, applied engraved foliate decoration. Blued steel cathedrale hands. M. 18???, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance, index regulator. Dial inscribed ?Brevete? (patent). Diam. 46 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |