Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 198
MOVADO KING UMBERTO I OF ITALY GOLD COIN PENDANT WATCH Movado, movement No. 34976, case No. 21851. Made circa 1920. Fine and impressive, gold coin of King Umberto I of Italy dated 1882 keyless pendant watch. Accompanied by a period brass- bound rosewood fitted box.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 1,250
Two-body, gold coin, the back with a profile of King Umberto I, coin-edge band and bezel with oak and laurel wreath around the dial. Matte silver with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Black spade hands. Cal. 11''', rhodium plated, spotted decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with 4 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |