Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 427
Nicole, Nielsen & Co., 14 Soho Square, London, No. 12184/9533, hallmarked 1905-06.Very fine and very rare double train Grande et Petite Sonnerie keyless clockwatch.
CHF 30,000 - 40,000
EUR 21,000 - 28,000 / USD 22,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette, olive pin-setting. D. Off-white, by Willis, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 45 mm., (20''') frosted gilt, 3/4-plate, 27 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, switch lever from grande to petite sonnerie at 4 o'clock under the bezel, silent/striking lever at 9 o'clock, striking on gongs.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 56 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 2 - 01 |