Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 371

"Peony Bouquet" Bovet, Fleurier. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1850. Very fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set center-seconds pocket watch with duplex escapement.

HKD 125,000 - 165,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000 / USD 16,000 - 21,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, enameled band, back finely painted on enamel withbouquetof flowers including peonies, pearl-set bezels, enameled pearl-set pendant,and bow,glazed cuvette hinged to the movement ring. D. White enamel, radial Romannumerals, outer minute/seconds divisions withfifteen-minute/seconds Arabic numerals. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 20''',mirror-polished steel, "Chinese" caliber with steel wheelsand standing barrel, 8 jewels, duplex escapement, bimetallic compensationbalance with blued steel winged weights, blued steel flatbalance-spring, index regulator.Movement signed.Diam. 56.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3 - 49
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01