Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 11
"L'Heure Heureuse" ImHof, Swiss, No. 660175. Made circa 1960. Fine, gilt brass and painted on enamel desk timepiece.
HKD 15,000 - 25,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,400 / USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: HKD 25,300
C. Multi-piece, matte gilt, canted corners, the top set with a painted onenamel plaque of a sundial with a banner inscribed "L'HeureHeureuse", three sides set with finely painted on enamel panels depictingthe zodiac signs Scorpio, Gemini and Libra, raisedupon a revolving stepped base. D. Square, enamel, decorated with the sun,applied upright gilt Arabic numerals. Gilt baton and circlehands. M. Eight-day, nickel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring,rack regulator.Dial signed.Dim. 105 x 105 x 90 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 15 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 01 |