Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...
Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 727131, case No. 32435, retailed by Hodgson, Kennard & Co. Produced in the 1930s. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold and enamel, Art Deco dress watch with chain.
C. Three-body, "bassine", solid, polished, case back with monogram, bezel, back rim and chain links with repeated black enamel Art Deco pattern. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk guilloché subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 45 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |