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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 552

H.R. Ekegren, made by Ed. Koehn Geneve, Suisse, No. 86744, for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless presentation watch, jewelled with blue sapphires.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine " with concealed hinges, polished, the back engraved with the monogram "D.G.S.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication to an Officer of the U.S. Navy, dated 1921. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, with going barrel, 21 jewels in blue sapphires, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 14-35

Damaged

To be restored
Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted

Notes

Watches with blue sapphire jewel bearings are very rare, the most celebrated being the famous "Howard Blue Sapphire", reputed to be one of the best quality watches ever made in the U.S.A. and produced at 300 examples only. [According to the inscription engraved on the cuvette and the the mark of the U.S. Navy, this watch was certainly presented by the U.S. Navy to D.C. Sloan in 1921 for an act of bravery or in recognition of loyalty.