Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 131
SWISS MINUTE REPEATER Swiss, attributed to Girard Perregaux. No. 3010. Made circa 1900. Fine, minute-repeating, 18K rose gold, keyless open-face pocket watch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,800 / CHF 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: USD 5,125
C. Four-body, demi-bassine, polished, glazed cuvette, dedication inscription to the inner case back, decorative initials to the reverse, repeat slide to the band. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, outermost red five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet spade hands. M. 18???, rhodium-plated, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement with compensation, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator, repeating on gongs with two polished steel hammers. Movement marked Swiss. Diam. 48 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12-19 |
Good Worn Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-73-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |