Importantes Montres de Collection

Geneva, May 15, 2011

LOT 134

Playing Card Lapel Watches Swiss, one retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made circa 1930. Two fine and unusual, keyless, black and white composition and gold lapel watches in the form of playing cards.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 8,800 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 8,000

A. C. Two-body, rectangular, black body, white back engraved and colored with the Jack of Clubs and the Nine of Hearts, secured by two screws, recessed gold winding crown. D. Black with gilt painted indexes. Gold hands. M. 4???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels Dim. 43 x 21 mm.
B. C. Two-body, rectangular, black body, white back engraved and colored with the King of Hearts and the Nine of Clubs, secured by two screws, recessed gold winding crown. D. Two-tone pink with black with painted indexes. Blued steel baton hands. M. 4???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 43 x 21 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original