Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 175
C. H. Meylan C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 6038, retailed by Feagans & Co. Made circa 1925. Very fine 18K yellow gold and platinum, slim, keyless minuterepeating dress watch.
HKD 35,000 - 50,000
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: HKD 43,750
C. Three-body, "bassine", polished, engraved monogram on the back, platinum bezels, the rest in yellow gold. D. Matted silver, champlevé cubist Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fuseaux hands. M. 39 mm., 17''', nickel, 29 jewels, straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 8 adjustments, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Movement signed, case stamped with Meylan's mark, dial signed by the retailer. Diam. 44.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |