Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 284
"Masonic" "Minimax", Swiss, No. 194385. Made circa 1915. Fine and rare, Masonic, silver, anti-magnetic, keyless pocket watch with painted enamel dial.
HKD 17,000 - 25,000
EUR 1,800 - 2,500 / USD 2,200 - 3,200
Sold: HKD 34,500
C. Four-body, curved bezel and band, the back castwith theMasonic Temple and Masonic symbols, inscribed "A La GloireDu Grand Architecte de L'Univers". Hinged silver cuvette.D. White enamel with painted Masonic symbols in place ofnumerals outer gilt dot minute markers. Blued steel ?spade?hands. M. 18''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,self compensating balance spring, index regulator.Dial signed.Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |