Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 394
LOUIS AUDEMARS MINUTE-REPEATING POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Louis Audemars, No. 11901. Made circa 1880. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, minute-repeating, hunting- cased, keyless pocket watch with gold wheel train
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,300 - 9,400
Sold: CHF 8,750
Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with polished borders. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 19```, gilt, 27 jewels, gold wheel train, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-33-71 |
Good Restored ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines |