Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 421
Henri GrandJean & Co, Locle, No. 34884, circa 1900. Very fine and rare 18K gold minute-repeating keyless watch
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,600
Sold: CHF 4,830
C. five-body, "Louis XV", polished, gold hinged cuvette, glazed dust cover for viewing the movement.D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, red Arabic five minuets, subsidiary sunk seconds. M. 39 mm. (18''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |