Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 68

Eberhard gold & Enamel Eberhard & Co., La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland, case No. 343489. Made in 1945. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: USD 1,875

C. Two-body, bezel decorated with engraved floral and leaf pattern, straight lugs, hinged case back engraved: Presented to Mr. Raghoraj Singh M.A.L.L.B. Raja Chakradhar Singh - Ruler Raigrh State 6.3.45. D. White with printed Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Cathedral hands. M. 9.5???, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 41 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-53-01

Good

Reprinted

HANDS Original

Notes

Although Eberhard & Co. is renowned for its chronograph wristwatches, gold rectangular examples made by them such as this one -- especially with decorative engraving and enamel on the bezel -- are very rare. This example was possibly a special order for the famed Indian Maharaja, Chakradhar Singh (1905-1947), who assumed power in Raigarth State in 1924. A noted scholar, artist, and patron of the arts, Chakradhar Singh had a particular love for music.