Collector's Pocket Watches Wristwatch...
Grand Havana Room, New York, May 08, 2002
LOT 136
Longines, Swiss, No. 1685228, circa 1905.Very fine, 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating watch. Accompanied by original wooden box fitted with repeater activation slide.
USD 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 4,600 - 5,800
Sold: USD 4,370
C. four-body, "bassine", polished with monogrammed back, gold hinged cuvette engraved with medals awarded at different exhibitions. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 45 mm (20???), frosted gilt, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band, patented silent centrifugal governor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 11 - 01 |