Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 266
CHRONOSCOPE JUMP HOUR DESK CLOCK Robert Cart S.A. Le Locle, Swiss Patent No. 130191. Made circa 1935. Fine and rare, black onyx, eight day going, Chronoscope desk clock.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,600 - 2,700 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 10,625
C. Square polished with chromium plated bezel. D. Frosted and silvered with outer Arabic minute ring and red glass triangular pointer and digital hour aperture below chapter "60", the centre engine-turned in a sunburst pattern. M. 24"', eight day going, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 81 mm square.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |