Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-4 |
Good Fair |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 3-4-22-51 |
Good Fair Later original Partially reprinted |