Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 341
Swiss Pivoted Detent Pocket Chronometer Swiss, "Chronometre Spiral Boudin", No. 5141. Made circa 1880. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket chronometer with pivoted detent escapement and helical balance spring.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 3,800 - 4,700 / EUR 2,800 - 3,500
C. Four-body, bassine et filets, sunray engine-turned with polished borders. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with medals and the technical details, glazed gold-rimmed cover to view the movement. D. Gold with sunray engine-turning, painted radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 42 mm., 19''', frosted gilt, 23 jewels, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with peripheral timing screws, blued steel helical balance spring with inner terminal curve, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Case numbered. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |