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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 233
Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva, No. 305. Produced circa 1882.Very fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, minute repeating, 18K gold pocket watch.
USD 20,000 - 25,000
C. four-body, "bassine", massive, polished, detachable glazed cuvette. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, auxiliary sunk seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 43mm (20'''), nickel, 31 jewels, top ones in gold raised settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "Swan-neck" micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide in the band.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 13 - 01 |