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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005

LOT 48

James Picard, Geneva, No. 3359, circa 1880. Fine and rare 18K pink gold, keyless, minute-repeating pocket watch.

HKD 40,000 - 55,000

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

Sold: HKD 46,000

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Romannumerals, outer minute track, subsidiary second. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 45 mm (20'''), nickel plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs via slide in the band.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 55 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