Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 465
Movado Factory, Swiss, 1960's. Fine and unusual 18K gold, keyless purse watch, designed a cockle shell.
CHF 2,000 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. Three body, massive, realistically chased as a sea shell, the cover set with a small ruby cabochon, the watch hinged on the border of the back. Gold cuvette. D. Mother-of-pearl, with Roman numerals on the gold bezel. Gold "batons" hands. M. 5 1/2"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in two positions, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dim. 37 x 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-35 |
Fair To be restored |
Movement: *1 |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |