Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

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

LOT 27

Chronometer Prima, No. 103301, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine and unusual silver hunting cased, commemorative keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", the band chased with the inscription: "God save the King", decorated by Adr. Huylen with on the cover, the portrait of Edward VII, with the inscription: "Beloved of his people: H.M. King Edward VII", the back with the portrait of George V, with the inscription: "Our Sailor King: George V". Hinged silver cuvette with a figure of Britannia and the inscription: "The British Empire mourns Edward the peacemaker". D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, decorated with the arms of Great Britain. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 53 mm.