Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 355
Kelek Yellow Gold Quarter Repeater Kelek, Swiss, "Centenary, 1896-1996", No. 044/100. Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces in 1996 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kelek (1896 - 1996). Fine and rare, quarter-repeating, center-seconds, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Kelek buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and instruction booklet.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,800 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, stepped bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Guilloché silver with painted Breguet numerals and applied yellow gold dot indexes on a plain outer reserve. Black steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. DK 87, gilt brass, hand-engraved decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, skeletonized gold rotor set with diamonds and sapphires, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial and case signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Property of a German Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |