Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 59
I-Ierbert Blockley, successor to Lund & Blockley, 41 Duke Street, St. James ' s, S.W. London, No. 2/413, with London hallmarks for 1901. Fine and unusual keyless waterproof deck-watch with 30 hour power reserve indication.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with screwed bezel and back, the winding crown protected by a screwed cap. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Upand- Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, fusee with chain and main taming power, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, gold poising and, timing screws, free sprung balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
