Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 299

G. A. Huguenin & Fils, Ponts Martel, Suisse, No. 143662. Made circa 1890. Fine, heavy, keyless, 18K yellow gold and black enamel pocket watch with special case and dial made for the South American Market.

HKD 35,000 - 52,000

USD 45,000 - 6,700 / EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: HKD 48,750

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, covers centered by painted black scenes representing a resting hunting dog and on the reverse dead game lying by a tree trunk, surrounded by engraved floral and hunting pattern, engine-turned band, hinged cuvette. D. Silvered with painted radial Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds dial, applied central and peripheral floral gold decoration. Blued steel spade hands. M. 45 mm, nickel, engraved sunburst decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel flat balance spring. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original