Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 266
NON MAGNETIC MINUTE-REPEATER AND MOONPHASE YELLOW GOLD Non Magnetic watch & Co Minute-Repeater with ages of the moon,case Number 117318. Made circa 1900. Fine and unusual, keyless, minute-repeater, hunting cased 18k yellow gold pocket watch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 3,250
Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with polished borders, reeded band,Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions in Arabic, large aperture displaying phases of the moon, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. gold Louis XV hands. 44 mm. rhodium plated, 32 jewels, 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: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-70-77-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |