Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 313
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy Presentation Watch Hausmann & Co., Rome, made in Switzerland, No. 1010857, case No. 1032855. Made circa 1915. Very fine, 18K gold and enamel keyless pocket watch with the original velvet-covered fitted presentation box mounted with the cypher and crown of Victor Emmanuel.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,200 - 7,700 / EUR 3,500 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 50,000
C. Four-body, "bassine", frosted, curved bezel, the hinged back cover decorated with the translucent dark blue enamel cipher and crown of Victor Emmanuel. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands. M. 18''', frosted gilt, jeweled to the third wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |