Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 284
Longines- Gold Roulette Longines, Movement No. 5698087, made circa 1950. Fine and unusual 14k yellow gold dress watch with spinning outer "roulette wheel".
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, the reverse engraved in script "Quin, all my chips are for you, Patricia", center case fitted with ball bearings to allow a free-spinning outer, enameled with red/ black roulette design on one side and red/black "la boule" to the other. D. Matte silvered, two tone dial with alternate gilt Arabic numerals and indexes. Gilt alpha hands. M. Cal.10L rhodium-plated,15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, blued steel overcoil hairspring, cut bimetallic balance. Diam.41 mm. Case, dial and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |