Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 60
Emperor Maximilian I Swiss, circa 1865. Fine 18K gold half-hunting keyless Royal presentation watch.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 6,500 - 9,800
Sold: CHF 10,350
C. Five-body, "bassine", engine-turned, back with applied gold initials "MMI" (Maximilian, Imperator) surmounted by a crown, frontal dial aperture surrounded by applied gold ring with engraved letters "MAXIMILIANO E", gold hinged cuvette with applied gold Imperial crown. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel double "spade" hands. M. 42 mm (19'''), nickel, bar caliber, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette under the applied coat-of-arms.Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 10 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |