Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
"To The Queen" Le Roy & Fils, "To The Queen", 57 New Bond Street, London. Made circa 1890. Very fine and spectacular, gold and diamond set lady's brooch watch with the original Le Roy & Fils fitted leather covered case.
C. Three-body, the bezel set with 26 diamonds, hinged back cover set with 34 small diamonds and 7 largerdiamonds. Hinged gold cuvette. Brooch fitting set with 10 larger diamonds and approximately 72 smallerdiamonds in the form of a pair of wings centered with a flower and a large single stone diamond suspension hook.D. Matte silvered with Arabic numerals, outer bâton minute markers. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7''', rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring,shock absorber, index regulator.Cuvette signed.Diam. 21 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 29* |
Lacking elements Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 35 - 05 |