Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 20

GALLET MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH Gallet & Cie, Swiss, "Minute Repeater" No. 777248. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, keyless, nickel-chrome minute repeating pocket watch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 16,000 - 24,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: HKD 21,250

C. Three-body, polished, rounded bezel, hinged bow. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, screw compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm. Thickness 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-0

Very good