Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 332

Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest Bern 1910 Orion (Brandt & Hofmann), Bienne, case No. 144215. Made for the Bern Schutzenfest in 1910. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel, keyless lady?s pendant watch.

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 37,500

C. Four-body, matte, "bassine", the back decorated with a painted on enamel view of Bern with the words ?Bern 1910" in gold and the enamelled arms of Bern below, cast and chased ?Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest? on the border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 12"', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original