Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 157

Swiss Erotic Automaton Swiss. Made circa 1900. Unusual gunmetal keyless pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,750

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, gunmetal, gilt brass bow. Automata activated by winding the crown. D. White enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. Frosted gilt, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 55 mm Property of an Swiss collector


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original