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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 96

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 9645, circa 1935. Very fine and rare 18K gold ring watch.

CHF 1,300 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,200 / USD 1,000 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

C. Two-piece, oval, polished with tapered shank florally chased at the top. D. Silver, matte, radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Oval, 14.5 x 10.5 mm., duo-plan, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Case punched with Geneva quality mark and French import mark.Dim. 16 x 11 mm., height with the shank 23 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The watch features a movement specially designed for ring watches. It bears the inscription "Brevet dem.", indicating that it was probably a demonstration piece for a patent application.