Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 261
PAS DE GRACE POUR LE VAINCU? GOLD & ENAMEL DRESS WATCH Election, (La Chaux de Fonds), Swiss, No. 144713, the enamel signed E.V.. Made circa 1910. Very fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel keyless dress watch
CHF 2,200 - 4,200
HKD 18,000 - 35,000 / USD 2,300 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 5,000
C. Three body, the bezel chased with oak leaf decoration, coin-edge band, the back with a fine painted on enamel scene of a Roman gladiator standing before the Emperor victorious over his defeated opponents, the armour highlighted with coloured paillons, inscribed ?Pas de Grace pour le Vaincu? (no thanks to the vanquished). D. Mat silver with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 12???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, case numbered, enamel signed ?E.V?. DIAM. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |