Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 198

Juvet, Fleurier, No. 224891 and No. 224893, circa 1870. Fine and very rare silver true pair of center-seconds watches made for the Chinese market in original Morocco fitted box.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,400 - 6,700 / USD 6,200 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 27,600

C. Three-body, "Chinese", polished, spring-loaded back cover, spring-loaded silver glazed cuvette mounted to the movement ring. D. White enamel, Chinese numerals, outer minute divisions, inner 24-hour Roman scale.M. 48 mm. (21'''), gilt brass, fully engraved "Chinese" caliber with standing barrel, entire train jeweled, straight line calibrated lever escapement, uncut-bimetallic balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement and box in Chinese characters.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

It is rare to find a true pair of Chinese watches, most were separated when brought back from China. This pair is in particularly good, almost unused, condition.