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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 181

Julius Assmann, Glashütte I/Sachsen, No. 21062, retailed by Spangenberg y Frecerro, Montevideo (Uruguay), circa 1918.Fine 18K gold, 1st quality keyless watch with chronograph and 30-minute register in original rosewood fitted box.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Four-body, 'Lucia', engine-turned back, small round cartouche in the center with monogram 'EC', gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, triple-sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds at 3 o?clock, minute register at 9 o?clock, gold 'Louis XV' hands, the sunk center with manufacturer?s signature. M. 18???, gilded-brass 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, 23 jewels, Lange?s cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel anpallet fork, swan-neck micrometric regulator, gold chronograph wheels, pin-set.Signed on dial, stamped with Assmann?s mark inside back cover, retailer on cuvette and on the box.Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 04

Notes

Assmann had an extensive network of retailers in North and South America.Accompanied by original box.