Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 326
Alpina -Gruen - Sterling Silver - Jump Hour Alpina-Gruen, movement No. 1946282, case No. 407418. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, sterling silver wristwatch with jump hours. To be sold without reserve
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,500 - 4,300 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 4,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, stepped sides, snap on case back. D. Ivory color with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, large subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump hour at 12. Blued steel lozenge minute hand, double-sided black and yellow gold second hand. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, blue steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 45 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |