Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 265
HAAS NEVEUX VERY THIN GOLD ENAMEL AND DIAMOND Attributed to Haas Neveux & Cie, Genève, No. 49594. Made for Dreicer & Co., (New York), circa 1910. Very fine, very thin and elegant, 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set keyless dress watch with a platinum and enamel chain.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 6,500
C. Three-body, bassine, the back cover with translucent royal blue enamel over an engine-turned background, the center with an applied platinum and rose-cut diamond-set motif, bezel decorated to match with white line border and bow. D. Matte silvered, black Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 38 mm, rhodium-plated, fausses-cotes decoration, Extra Adjusted, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, index regulator. DIAM. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |