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Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

LOT 261

National Watch Co., Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1920. Early, fine and unusual, large, metal gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the 6 and register.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 2,000 - 2,400

C. polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade " copper hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 8

Slightly scratched

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The very unusual position of the chronograph push-button on the 6, are typical of that period, and allow easier access to the chronograph function; the small seconds are on the 9 and the register dial is on the 3.