Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 543
Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, quarter repeating keyless watch with chronograph.
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
C. Four body, "bassine", engine-turned, the cover with a blank escutcheon "en reserve". Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions and marked "Grand Prix Bruxelles 1910". D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 20"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band, chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 5-35 |
Poor To be restored |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-51 |
As new Partially reprinted |