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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 394

Swiss, cased in England, made for the Indian Market, with London hallmarks for 1886. Fine and rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating digital watch with chronograph.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, by Louis Weill (Master mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with gold cast foliage decoration, eccentric chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and apertures for digital display of hours and minutes. M. 18"', gilt brass three-quarter plate with going barrel, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance with ruby end-stone, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band, chronograph with push piece in the band. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-25-01

Fair

Chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

The digital display of hours and minutes on this watch is based on a principal similar to that invented in Switzerland by J. Pallweber, English patent No. 5863, from December 8, 1882.