Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 425
Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating skeletonized watch with virgule escapement.
HKD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 2,600 - 3,700 / USD 3,200 - 4,500
C. Four-body, "Empire", back engine-turned and glazed, reeded band, gilt glazed cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals and outer minute divisions, center glazed for viewing the movement. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 54 mm., gilt brass with steel bridges, virgule escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm steel balance, flat balance-spring, steel bridges on the dial side, repeating works on the back plate, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 57 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 11 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |