Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022
LOT 163
Minerva
Early large single-button chronograph, minute counter; gold filled metal
HKD 23,800 - 39,700
EUR 3,000 - 5,000 / CHF 3,000 - 4,900 / USD 3,100 - 5,100
Sold: HKD 40,000
Gold filled metal, manual-winding, round-shaped, large gentleman’s wristwatch, hinged case-back, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the single rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 2 o’clock) with telemeter scale graduated for one kilometre
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Minerva, Villeret (Bernese Jura)
Year circa 1925
Movement No. 1 343 816
Case No. 287 126 (by GBMM, Geneva)
Material gold filled metal
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 45.7 mm.
Caliber 17’’’ ½, straight-line lever escapement
Signature dial, case and movement
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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