Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
J. D. Piguet & Fils, Geneva, No. 30835. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, key-wind, minute-repeating pocket watch.
C. Four-body, solid, "bassine," polished, engine-turned bezel, band and back, hinged gold engraved cuvette. D. Guilloche silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 45 mm (20'''), gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Cuvette signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |