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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 21

Joseph Allamand, Swiss, circa 1880. Very fine, 18K gold, keyless, double-train independent dead seconds pocket watch with special dial and chronometer balance.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, back engine-turned in vermicelli pattern and engraved with initials ?AI?,gold glazed cuvette. D. Glass, blue painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel ?spade? hands. M. 47 mm (21'''), frosted gilt, 32 jewels, bridge caliber, Mairet tandem winding, straight line counterpoisedlever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance of chronometer type with sliding temperature weights, Breguet balance spring.Dial signed.Diam. 52 mm..


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01