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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 492

Solvil - Paul Ditisheim, La Chaux-de-Fonds No. 475438, circa 1930. Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch, in original fitted box.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure sonde", polished, the back engraved with initials "A.F.". D. Gold satine with Empire Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 14-35

Damaged

To be restored

Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-51

Fair

Partially reprinted