Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 95

SWISS MINUTE-REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET Swiss, No. 13244, case No. 63759. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, minute repeating silver-gilt 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

Sold: HKD 200,000

C. Four-body, the front with a painted portrait of a lady, the reverse with a painted lake scene, the bezels set with pearls, silver case marks for Sheffi eld. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals in gold frames, outer gold dots and 1/5 second divisions with Arabic 5 minutes. Gilt spade hands. M. 191/2 ligne, gilt, going barrel, monometallic balance, Breguet overcoil balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers. Dial signed Trusty. Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original