Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 110
"Minute-Repeating" Volta, Swiss. Made in the 1920s. Fine and unusual, large, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold textured mesh bracelet.
USD 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 7,000 - 8,500
Sold: USD 10,350
C. Three-body, solid, polished. Hinged "Vendôme" type lugs. D. "Guilloché" silver with painted Breguet numeralson an outer reserve, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 17 1/2''', rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring,repeating on gongs by push piece in the band at 6.Dial signed.Diam. 44 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.Approx. overall length: 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |