100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., 'Piping Rock', No. 905153. Produced in the 1950's.Fine tonneau-shaped 14K yellow gold and black enamel gentleman's wristwatch.
C. two-body, solid, polished, black 'champlevé' enamel bezel with painted gold radial Roman numerals, mobilelugs.D. matte silver with painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Alpha' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 747, rhodiumplated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance springDial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 42 mm.
Grading System | |
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Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |