Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 174
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1895. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,980
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", cover and back engine-turned in various pattern, engraved with a floral decoration wand further small champleve enamelled flowers and birds. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed, 18"' nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
