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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1900.Very fine 18K gold hunting-cased astronomical, keyless minute-repeating "demi chronometer" with phases of the moon, full calendar and chronograph.
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, front with engraved initials, back with engraved coat-of-arms, gold hinged cuvette over gold bezel glazed for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, outermost chronograph scale with five-minute Arabic figures, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months concentric with subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 45 mm. (20'''), nickel,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs, slide on the band.Diam. 57 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |