Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
LOT 308
LA RECHE QUARTER REPEATING WATCH La Reche a Dyon. Made circa 1760. Fine, Louis XV, quarter-repeating, 18K varicolored gold and diamond-set pocket watch.
CHF 3,800 - 5,500
USD 4,200 - 6,000 / EUR 3,200 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 5,000
C. Two-body, rose-cut diamond-set bezel chased with a repeated interlaced ribbon pattern, the back with varicolored gold fl ower bouquet within a fl ower border, outer border to match the bezel, rose-cut diamond-set thumb-piece. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Pierced gold Louis XV hands. M. 31 mm., gilt brass, full plate, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator on a silvered plate, pierced and chased continental cock with polished steel endplate, repeating on a bell in the back of the case activated by depressing the pendant. Movement signed. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |