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.


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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