100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 35
C.H. Meylan, Brassus, No. 43314, produced in the 1920's.Very fine tortoise-shaped, jump hour, Art Deco gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 15,000 - 19,000
USD 9,000 - 11,500
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, gold screwed bars. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals,auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump hour. 'Moderne' blued steel hand. M. Cal. 9''', tonneau, rhodiumplated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguetbalance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 4 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
Meylan C.H. (Meylan Watch Co) Brassus.This distinguished watchmaking firm, founded in 1880, is well known in the United States as well as in Switzerland.In 1894, they were awarded the first prize for regulation by the Geneva Observatory. They manufacture complicated,flat, and extra-flat watches, chronometers, and some significant Art Deco wristwatches.