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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 463

Eska Watch Co., retailed by Kocher & Co., 1960's. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1885.

CHF 2,300 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 2,875

C. massive, polished, the coin opens by a push-piece concealed in the band. D. matt silver with painted indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-35

Fair

To be restored

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-4-51

Very good

Fair

Partially reprinted