Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 32
Longines, ?Gold Roulette?. Made circa 1950. Fine and unusual 14k yellow gold dress watch with spinning outer roulette wheel.
HKD 15,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,200
Sold: HKD 17,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, the reverse engraved in script "Quin, all my chips are for you, Patricia", center case fi tted with ball bearings to allow a free-spinning outer, enameled with red/ black roulette design on one side and red/black "la boule" to the other. D. Matte silvered, two tone dial with alternate gilt Arabic numerals and indexes. Gilt alpha hands. M. Cal.10L rhodium-plated,15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, blued steel overcoil hairspring, cut bimetallic balance. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 41 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 |