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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 294

The design was patented under Swiss patent No. 27838. Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Amusing and unusual gun metal, keyless, animated erotic watch.

CHF 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,500 - 1,900 / USD 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,990

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed cuvette for viewing the erotic automaton. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 39.5 mm. (17'''), brass, cylinder escapement, three-arm, plain brass balance, flat balance spring, automaton driven from a cam set on a wheel meshing with the winding pinion. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-5-6

Fair

Poor

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original