Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 431
Haas Neveux, Genève, No. 57519, regulated for Geneva Observatory Contest by Wehrli Freres, circa 1910.Fine 18K gold keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 3,220
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 43 mm. (19'''), 3/4 plate, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume-type Crausaz cut bimetallic compensation balance with large gold temperature screws and platinum quarter screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This watch won the third prize in the 1913 Geneva Observatory Contest.Wehrli Freres worked for Haas Neveux, Patek Philippe and A. Hüning. In 1914, they won the first prize for Haas in Geneva as well. The Crausaz balance is interesting. Crausaz made balances along the same principles as Guillaume, but with his own nickel-steel alloy