Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 346
Gallet & Co. Minute Repeater Gallet & Co, Switzerland, case No. 2035712. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, gold-plated, keyless pocket watch.
CHF 4,600 - 5,600
USD 4,400 - 5,300 / EUR 3,200 - 3,900
Sold: CHF 5,400
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, rounded bezel, hinged bow. D. White enamel with dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated, spotted decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 4 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band, centrifugal governor. Movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |