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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 101
Genève, No. 19594, made for the Indian market, circa 1890. Very fine and unusual double-dialed 18K gold two-train, eight day going, keyless pocket watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 7,000 - 8,500
C. Three-body, "demi-bassine, carrure ronde", polished. D. First: pink enamel, gold-painted radial Roman numer-als,outer minute track. Second: varicolored gold, Farsi numerals, engine-turned, floral decoration, subsidiaryseconds. M. 18''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, two-train twin-barrels, counterpoised straight linelever escapement, 23 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring,index regulator, additional gearing from the center-wheel to operate the subsidiary seconds.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |