Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 45
GOLD ALARM WATCH Swiss, No. 1006. Made circa 1880. Fine and rare, 18K gold, two-train keyless pocket watch with alarm.
CHF 1,800 - 2,800
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 3,000
C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets, polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the technical details. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 15-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds and alarm setting dials. Gold spade hands. M. 44 mm., nickel plated, radial decoration, two barrels wound clockwise for the going and anti-clockwise for the alarm, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |