Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 292

Sovil, Paul Ditisheim, Fabricant, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 650759, Swiss, made for Carlos U. Perret, Rosario, circa 1935. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with special compensated balance. Swiss Patent No. 91169.

USD 1,500 - 1,800

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram and inside with a dedication dated 1936. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prizes at the Exhibitions of Paris in 1900 and Berne in 1914 . D. White enamel with bold Breguet numerals sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Modern" hands. M. 19''', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Affix balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 51 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-12

Fair

Worn

Movement: 4-5-6*

Fair

Poor

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Accompanied by photocopies of the Swiss Patents No. 91169 and 98234, concerning the invention of the Affix balance.