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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 320
Swiss, circa 1930. Fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel keyless diamond-set ring watch designed as a scarab.
USD 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: USD 4,600
C. The scarab with black enamelled head and ruby-set eyes, sprung loaded wing covers of red flinque enamel, each enhanced with a diamond set line, opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. Black painted with Arabic numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2, tonneau shaped rhodium plated "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dim. 23 x 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-20 |
Very good Period original |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |