Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Hong Kong, Dec 12, 2018
LOT 75
FAVRE BRANDT WATCH WITH TWO HOROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS
HKD 27,000 - 35,000
USD 3,500 - 4,500 / EUR 3,100 - 4,000
18K yellow gold, hunting-case, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, and two horological complications: - Dead independent seconds (exterior graduation with central hand; activated by the push-piece located on the case-band, at 12 o'clock) - A1/4 of second, known as foudroyante seconds (subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock) Guilloché engine-turned cover and case-back.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Louis-Auguste Favre Brandt
Year circa 1870
Movement No. 4 118
Case No. 27 470
Caliber 19''' rhodium-plated, with two going barrels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve
Dimensions Ø55 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement