Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 155

Swiss, circa 1895.Fine and unusual, 18K gold and diamond-set, keyless 'Boule de Genève' type watch, mounted on a gold and diamond-set bangle.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

C. three body, polished with raised rims, diamond-set bezel, the bangle decorated at the top with diamond set applied gold triangular segments, glazed back cover to view the movement. D. dark blue enamel with white Arabic numerals, outer minutes with dot divisions, snap-on fit, 'Spade' gold hands. M. 8''', gilded, half-plate with going barrel, lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, 15 jewels, wound by means of the revolving bezel, pin-set.Diam.: 21 mm.Approx. overall length: 66 x 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2

Very good

Notes

Winding system patented by Marius LeCoultre of Geneva on January 12, 1889, Swiss patent No. 114