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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 172
Henry Capt, Geneva, No. 20210, circa 1875.Very fine 18K gold pocket chronometer.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
USD 10,000 - 12,500
C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, hinged-front bezel. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, 'fleur-de-lys' hands. M. 20??? gilded 3/4 plate, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, free-sprung spherical balance spring with gold mean and temperature screws, detent is held in place by a small straight spring with means to adjust the tension, instead of typical balance-like tension spring, gold escape wheel, fusee and chain.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 17 - 01 |