Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 254
PAUL VALLETTE PLATINUM DRESS WATCH Paul Vallette, Swiss, movement No. 25641, case No. 2858. Made circa 1935. Fine, thin, platinum, keyless dress pocket watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,500 - 2,100
C. Three-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back. D. Satine silver with applied radial Roman hour numerals, outer minute dots. Pink gold solid cathedral hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 6 positions, blued steel fl at balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-61* |
Good Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-03 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Period |