Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 10, 2010
LOT 122
H. R. Ekegren Five Minute Repeater H. R. Ekegrén, Copenhagen, No. 18827. Made in 1887. Fine and unusual, five-minute repeating, keyless, 18K rose gold hunting-cased pocket watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,700 / CHF 2,800 - 4,000
Sold: USD 3,000
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, monogramme to the cover, dated presentation inscription to the inside, hinged gold cuvette with faded photograph, repeat slide to the band. D. White enamel with dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, patented swan-neck micrometer regulator, repeating on two coiled steel gongs. Dial and cuvette signed, case signed. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |