Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 294
Jaeger, France, No. 4993, made in the 1940's. Fine and unusual eight day going desk timepiece d cercle tournant, designed as a luminescent terrestrial globe.
CHF 3,300 - 3,600
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Luminescent globe signed Girard et Barere, the clock movement within the octagonal marble base. D. Arabic revolving chapter ring. Fixed red minute and hour pointers on the chromium frame. M. Circular, double face with winding crown in the base, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the marble base. Diam. of the globe: 20 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-5 |
Fair Poor |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 |
Fair |