Collector's Pocket Watches Wristwatch...

Grand Havana Room, New York, May 08, 2002

LOT 131

Julius Assmann, Glashütte, No. 16201, made for Spangenberg y Frerrero, Montevideo, Uruguay, circa 1890.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, first quality keyless pocket watch.

USD 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: USD 5,290

C. four-body, "Louis XV" box-hinged with 5 links, polished with initials on back, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk center and subsidiary sunk seconds. "Louis XV" gold hands.M. 45 mm (20???), frosted gilt 3/4 plate, 20 jewels, straight line Glashütte lever escapement with gold fork and escape wheel, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, diamond endstone, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 57 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

One of the best Assmann grades listed in their 1906 catalog for almost 400 Marks.