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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 508

The Hunting LionsGirard-Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 40124/331134, made for the American market, circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer with special compensation balance.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,300 - 9,700 / USD 9,000 - 10,400

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. Four-body, "bassine", front with scene in relief of hunting lion and lioness, matted back, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track divided into fourths, five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. M. 45 mm (20'''), nickel, damascened in different patterns, 20 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic two arm compensation balance with two gold ogival weights for temperature adjustment, four gold timing screws, diamond end stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 55 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3
Movement: 3*
Dial: 3 - 14 - 01

Notes

Constant Girard (1825-1903)He changed his name to Girard-Perregaux after marrying Marie Perregaux, the daughter of a well know chronometer maker, had established his reputation as a maker of precision watches. The present lot is proof that he did not change his standards after he achieved his fame. The company did business first with Peru and Chili and later with Argentina, where this watch was most likely destined.