The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 181
J. Golay, Genève, No. 1889, circa 1920.Fine 18K pink gold, keyless calendar watch.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 1,840
C. Four body, massive, polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and dates. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
J. GolayJules Golay, a watchmaker as well as a timer, was awarded in 1885, a Geneva Observatory third prize for the companyJ.-J. Badollet & Cie. He was established in Montbrillant E43,in 1861.His son Jacques, also watchmaker and timer during the first part of the 20th century, was awarded in 1941 the Guillaume prize by obtaining the best accurate timekeeping between his watch and the Le Coultre & Cie tourbillon regulator N°34748.