Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 198

Geneva, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set keyless pendant form watch in the shape of a beetle with a blue enameled chain.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000 / USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

C. Four-body, spring-loaded wings, translucent blue enamel overengine-turning graduating from light to dark and set with rosecutdiamonds, opening to reveal the dial, neck and head set withdiamonds, the eyes with sapphires, gold glazed cuvette.D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Bluedsteel hands. M. 15.8 mm (9???), gilt, 18 jewels, straight-linelever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flatbalance spring.Dim. Length 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 48
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01