Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 548
Henry Capt, Geneve, No. 48265, circa 1890. Fine and elegant 18K gold slim keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincee", polished, the back with a blue champleve enamelled crest. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gong with slide in the band. Signed on the dial case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |