Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 342

Pendant Watch with Visible Balance Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1810 and later. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and pearl-set lady?s pendant watch with visible balance.

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,300

Sold: HKD 81,250

C. Rectangular with canted corners, applied gold decoration, bezel set with pearls, polished back with winding, setting and regulating apertures, pearl-set suspension loop. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions, the balance below spinning against a polished steel plate. Blued steel scotties hands. M. 33 x 19 mm., brass, rectangular with canted corners, fixed barrel, Robin-type lever escapement, three-arm gold balance without balance spring. Dim. 40 x 25 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-30

Good

Alterations
Movement: 3-31*

Good

Transformations

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This pendant watch was converted from a ring watch, probably in the late 19th century. The escapement, whilst being a replacement, is interesting and unusual. It is similar to the Robin escapement but with a detent spring to keep tension on the lever