Important Watches
Geneva, Mar 20, 2010
LOT 242
Grasset Patent Barrel-less Watch Isaac Grasset Patent, Genève. Made circa 1910. Fine and rare, silver pocket watch without mainspring barrel built to the design of Swiss Patents No. 5019 and 14528.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
USD 1,100 - 2,000 / EUR 800 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,400
C. Three body, "bassine et filets" engine-turned with polished borders, back cover with vacant cartouche. Glazed gilt-rimmed cuvette for viewing the movement. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 13 jewels, the mainspring rolled around the winding shaft, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement with Swiss Patent numbers 5019 & 14528. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |