Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 43
Longines, Swiss, No. 1441922, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless dress watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincee", entirely decorated with champleve enamel painted Summer flower over a black ground. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. Gold with gold Arabic numerals over black champleve enamelled cartouches, on a polished chapter ring, the central decoration matching that of the case. Gold Breguet hands. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
