Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

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

LOT 272

L. Leroy & Cie, Paris, No. 18148, circa 1930. Fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,220

C. massive, polished, bevelled bezel, "guilloche" back, wire lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 11 1/2 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-51

Good

Partially reprinted