Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 424
C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5993, case No. 8094, circa 1920. Very fine and elegant, 18K gold, slim, minute-repeating keyless dress watch.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,600
Sold: CHF 7,590
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with engraved monogram ?HBU?, hinged gold cuvette with dedication.D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 17''', rhodium-plated, 29 jewels, calibrated straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 8 adjustments, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 44.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |