Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 197

Genius, Swiss, Systeme Glashiitte, circa 1900. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, "bassine pincee" with faceted band, cover and back profusely engraved with a floral and foliage decoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details and medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, gilt outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 20''', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Trade Mark on the case and movement Diam. 57 mm.