Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 63
E. GUBELIN YELLOW GOLD OVERSIZED POCKET WATCH E. Gübelin, Lucerne, Swiss, No. 96871, case No. 401641. Made circa 1930. Very fine, thin, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,300 - 3,300 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
C. Two-body, bassine, polished, narrow inclined bezel, fl uted band. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, painted Arabic numerals, 24-hour indication, outer minute track. Yellow gold epee hands. M. Cal. 38 mm, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 2 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 56 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |