Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 223
H. R. Ekegrén, Geneva, No. 78961, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1910. Very fine and rare platinum keyless minute-repeating dress watch in original fitted box accompanied by platinum chain.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,400 / USD 7,000 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" with flat monogrammed back, platinum hinged cuvette. D. Matte silver, ap-plied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold Breguet hands.M. 38 mm. (17'''), rhodium-plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |