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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 142

142 Rolls "Ato", Swiss, made by Leon Hatot, Paris, 1920's. Rare and interesting self-winding, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,220

C. polished, hinged back, engraved band. D. matt silver with painted Breguet numerals. "Fuchsia" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4 "' rectangular, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, the movement, mounted on balls, rolls back and forth and winds the watch. (Hatot Patent). Dim. 17 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 15

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-51

Good

Poor

Partially reprinted