Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 09, 2009
LOT 172
Gruen Masonic Dial Keyless Pocket Watch Gruen Watch Co., Veri-Thin. No.484867. Made in 1918. Unusual 14K yellow gold and black enamel dress pocket watch with mauve mother-of-pearl dial featuring Masonic symbols. Accompanied by the original certificate and fitted box.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
CHF 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
C. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged back with monogrammed initials, outer Aztec pattern, matching pattern to the hinged bezel, foliate engraved central band, hinged cuvette inscribed "Will from Jessie, Xmas ?18." D. Mauve mother-of-pearl, applied gold Arabic numerals, gilt painted central Masonic symbols, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. Swiss, rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, blued steel overcoil hairspring, swan-neck micro regulation. Case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 11mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-21-01 |
Very good Period HANDS Original |