Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 370
CORTEBERT DIGITAL POCKET WATCH Cortebert, Swiss, No. 6790. Made circa 1900. Fine, gun-metal and gold, keyless digital pocket watch using J. Pallweber's English Patent No. 5863, from 8 December 1882 for digital jump-hours and minutes. To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 12,000
USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 10,625
C. Four body, "bassine et fi lets", gold bezel and bow. Glazed gold-rimmed cuvette. D. White enamel decorated with fl owers, apertures for hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-71-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |