Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 31
Paul Ditisheim, "Solvil", No. 731190, circa 1929.Very rare and fine steel keyless deck watch with 56-hour winding indicator and special Ditisheim balance, in original mahogany fitted box.
HKD 11,500 - 15,500
EUR 1,700 - 2,300 / USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 24,150
C. Four-body, "Empire", polished, reeded bezel. D. Matte and silvered, champlevé Roman numerals,outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, up-and-down indicator at 12 o'clock. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 41 mm. (18'''), frosted gilt, 18 jewels, 5 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, very rare cut bimetallic compensation balance with brass inserts on the outside at both ends of the cut, self-compensating Elinvar balance spring with outer terminal curve, differential winding system, patented rack and pinion "star" micro-metric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 81 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 6 - 01 |