Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 26
Waltham, USA. No. 388024. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch
HKD 15,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 17,500
C. Three body, "Empire?, octagonal, polished back with outer floral motif engraving, centered by a gold and silver portrait of children. D. Enamel with painted blue Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, set in the center of a blued plate with applied yellow gold cherubs appearing to strike the center bell above floral decoration. Pink gold fancy hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |