Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 389

La Gcniale, Swiss, No. 256254, circa 1915. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with triple calendar and chronograph.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,600

C. Four body, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary dials for the dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture, apertures for clays of the week and months. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Glazed gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-12

Fair

Worn

Movement: 3-5*

Good

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-5-01

Fair

Poor

HANDS Original