Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 185
Swiss. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating skeletonized watch with visible repeating work and virgule escapement.
HKD 40,000 - 55,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: HKD 41,400
C. Four-body, "Empire", back engraved with a Maltese cross surmountedby a crescent on an engine-turned ground, flutedband, gilt glazed cuvette. D. Annular white enamel chapter ringwith Breguet numerals and outer minute track, center glazed forviewing the movement. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 51 mm.,gilt brass with polished steel bridges, standing barrel,virgule escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm brassbalance, flat balance spring, steel bridges on the dial side,repeating work on the back plate, repeating on gongs bydepressing the pendant.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 15 - 01 |