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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 66

Unsigned, (Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann), Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss Patents No. 24340 from 23 December 1901 and No. 24792 from 22 July 1902. "3615 Code Gogo" Fine and unusual, gun metal keyless watch with double passing automata.

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

USD 1,000 - 1,250

Sold: CHF 2,513

C. Double body "bassine et filets " with reeled band, the back centred with a glazed automaton aperture. D. White enamel eccentric with Arabic numerals, large red subsidiary seconds with inner automaton aperture. M. 19"', nickel plated, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The front and back volvelles, each with 5 photographic nude portraits of vamps, are fixed on the fourth wheel arbor. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-4

Good

Fair

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 3-4-22-51

Good

Fair

Later original

Partially reprinted

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Sold accompanied with photocopies of the original Swiss patents.