Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 306
INDEPENDENT SECONDS Swiss, "Seconde Independante", No. 21569. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch with two-train independent dead-seconds.
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
C.Four-body, hinged, polished, engine-turned reverse with central raised monogram engraved monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D.White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost red Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Gold spade hands, steel seconds hand. M.19???, frosted gilt, two-train with tandem winding, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, stop/start independent seconds chronograph activated by the crown. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |