Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011

LOT 301

YELLOW GOLD GRYPHON Swiss, case No. 1191829. Made circa 1897. Fine, 14K yellow gold open face keyless pocket watch.

HKD 20,000 - 42,000

USD 2,500 - 5,500 / EUR 2,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 24,375

C.Three body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, the bezel decorated with gold leaves, the back decorated with a gryphon. D. Engine-turned gold with blue Arabic numerals on white enamel chapter plaques, outer minute blue dots, subsidiary seconds, Blued steel Louis XV hands. M. 14???, rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original