Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, Swiss, No. 2302561, circa 1960.Fine and rare 18K yellow gold keyless five-minute repeating watch with automaton striking Jacks.
C. Three-piece, "Empire", polished back, reeded band. D. Small, gilt, set in the center of a blued plate, Roman numerals and outer minute divisions. Blued steel "Feuille" hands. Two varicolored figures of Minerva and Mars on each side striking a bell, Hercules as a child with the snake below, cherub above the bell. M. 40 mm. (17 3/4'''), rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, repeatingon gongs by depressing lever at the band.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 49 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |