Important Collectors Wristwatches,Po...
New York, Mar 23, 2005
LOT 227
"Le Phare" Le Phare, Swiss. No. 44098. Made circa 1900. Fine, large, hunting cased, keyless, astronomic, quarter-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with olive button chronograph, triple date and moon phases.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 3,500 - 4,300
Sold: USD 6,440
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets,? solid, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Romannumerals, outer minute track, outermost 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, 4 subsidiary recessed dials for thedays of the month, of the week, the months, aperture for the moon phases. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. Cal. 24''', 3/4 plate, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance,blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Case numbered.Diam. 64 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01 |