Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 429
Van Cleef Et Arpels Wooden Purse Watch Van Cleef et Arpels, Swiss. Made circa 1930. Rectangular wood and silver keyless purse watch with calendar. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 750
C. Two-body, rectangular with canted corners, inlaid silver lines flanking the dial, push-fit back. D. Matte silver with applied gilt Arabic numerals, outer minute track, date aperture at 12. Blued steel hands. M. 10 ½???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 38.5 x 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |