Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 175
Jules Montandon, Locle, Swiss, No. 31846, circa 1890. Fine 14K gold, hunting cased keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 2,300
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with reeled band. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold fancy set hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
