Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 385
MINUTE REPEATING FOB WATCH RETAILED BY ASPREY Swiss, retailed by Asprey, London. Made in 1911. Fine, 18K gold minute repeating wristwatch probably converted from a fob watch, in Frederick Thoms case with London hallmarks for 1911. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,100 - 1,800 / CHF 1,600 - 2,700
Sold: USD 10,200
C. Three-body, "bassine," polished, hinged back ,wire lugs, repeat slide and hand-setting pin to the band. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, outermost red 5 minutes, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 12''', nickel-plated, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on two coiled steel gongs. Case stamped F.T, dial signed Asprey. Diam. 31 mm. From The Arman Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9-27-31-48 |
Good Scratched Custom-made Transformations Later crown |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-25-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines Chipped HANDS Original |