Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
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.
| 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.