Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 134
Eska Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1960.Fine 21,6 K gold extra thin, keyless coin watch set in a U.S. 20 dollar coin of 1895.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,700 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. Three-body, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a push piece concealed in the band. D. Champagne with black indexes. Blued steel "bâton" hands. M. 20 mm. (9'''), rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement, case signed Kocher.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |
Notes
Sylvan Kocher & Cie. S.A.The end of the First World War and expectations of an economic upswing led to the founding of a number of watchmaking firms in 1918. One of them was Sylvan Kocher & Cie. S.A. of Grenchen. In 1922 the company moved to the neighboring town of Selzach. Among its many brand names Kocher registered "Eska," the phonetic spelling of his initials in French