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.


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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