Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 172

Glashütte Uhren-Fabrik Union, No. 54612, circa 1905. Very fine and important 18K pink gold hunting-cased keyless minute-repeating watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,600

Sold: USD 19,550

C. Four-body,"Lucia", polished, gold hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement.D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands.M. 44 mm.(19'''1/2), frosted gilt three-quarter plate, 23 jewels, top ones in gold screwed chaton, straight line Glashütte lever escapement with gold fork and escape wheel, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, diamond endstone, repeating on gongs, slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 58 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01