Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 385

H.O. NARDIN TOURBILLON H. O. Nardin, Locle, Suisse. Very fine and important, 18K gold, keyless, one minute tourbillon pocket in its work case.

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

HKD 120,000 - 200,000 / USD 16,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 18,750

Three-body, 'bassine', polished, reeded band. White enamel with radial Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. 19''', rhodium plated, three quarter plate, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 19 jewels, central ruby in gold screwed chatons, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, Breguet balance spring with outer terminal curve, polished steel carriage.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed. DIAM. 53 mm. THICKNESS 18 mm.