Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 428
Clarté Digital Purse Watch Clarté, Swiss. Made in the 1930s. Fine and unusual, silver and shagreen Art Deco keyless purse watch with digital jump-hour display. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 1,250
C. Three-body, rectangular with hinged upper lid revealing the winding crown, shagreen covered case with central silver circular dial with apertures for hours and minutes. D. White with black Arabic hour numerals to the upper disc, Arabic 5 minutes with minute track to the lower disc. M. Cal. 12???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Dim. 37 mm x 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-70 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |