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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.


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