Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 303
Robin, Paris, No. 10289 1840. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel watch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 1,900 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. four-body, 'forme quatre baguettes', back with enamel portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by black and white enamel arabesques, chased bezels, coin edge band, hinged gold cuvette.D. enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40 mm (17.5''', brass bar caliber, 14 jewels, lateral lever escapement, steel escape wheel, unusual three-arm bimetallic balance, blued-steel balance spring, pare-chute shock protection on the top pivot.Cuvette signed.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 52 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-20-01 |
Good Period original HANDS Original |