Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 20
Longines Wittnauer Belle Epoque Pendant Watch Longines Wittnauer, No. 2846248, case No. 130944. Made circa 1910. Very fine, 14K gold and enamel, diamond and pearl-set, keyless pendant watch.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
CHF 900 - 1,700 / EUR 700 - 1,300
Sold: USD 2,250
C. Three-body, the bezel and back overlaid with gray-blue translucent guilloché enamel, the guilloche with floral details and a Grecian border, applied diamond-set swirl filigree mount, sugar-loaf-set winding crown, snap-on case back with dedication inside. D. Polished gold with Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hour hand, baton minute hand. M. 9 ¾ ''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Diam. 27 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |