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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 424

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking automaton Jacks.

HKD 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 1,800 - 2,300 / USD 2,200 - 2,800

C. Three-body, "Empire", polished, reeded band. D. Small white enamel, set in the center with Breguet numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. Set on translucent dark blue enamel fitted with animated varicolored gold Jacks striking the hours and quarters. M. 50 mm (22'''), frosted gilt full-plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, continental cock.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 10 - 13
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 23 - 01