Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 94
VOLTA MINUTE-REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET Volta, Swiss, case No. 26130. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, silver pocket watch with chronograph and painted enamel and pearl set case.
HKD 150,000 - 190,000
USD 20,000 - 25,000 / EUR 15,000 - 20,000
C. Four-body, the front with a painted portrait of a lady, the reverse with a painted bouquest, the bezels set with pearls, inside case with seals and Chinese dedication. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer 1/5 second divisions with Arabic 5 minutes. Blued-steel spade hands. M. 191/2 ligne, gilt, going barrel, monometallic balance, Breguet overcoil balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers. Dial and case signed. Diam. 55 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |