Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 348
MONNIER, TWO DIFFERENT TUNES MUSICAL WATCH Monnier, Bienne, Swiss, No. 60080, made circa 1900. Rare, large gun metal, keyless musical watch, playing on request or automatically on the hour, with painted enamel dial.
HKD 35,000 - 43,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500 / EUR 3,300 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 48,750
C. Three-body, bassine, snap-on bezel with brass edge, hinged reverse, music start/stop slide to the band, time adjustment to the right of the stem, mainspring/music barrel lever to the left of the stem. D. White enamel, eccentric Roman chapter with outer minute divisions set at the top, below painted musical trophies with foliate branches on each side. Gilt spade hands. M. Patented, nickel plated, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with fl at balance spring, cylinder musical movement with 31 vibrating blade comb, patented centrifugal governor. Stamped with maker's mark inside back cover. Diam. 62 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |