Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 308
Philippe DuBois & Fils
Pocket watch, dead independent seconds; 14K pink gold
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
EUR 3,900 - 7,700 / USD 4,400 - 8,700 / HKD 33,700 - 68,000
14K pink gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with two horological complications:
· Dead independent seconds (exterior graduation with central hand; activated by the round push-piece located on the winding-crown)
· Two barrels with differential gears and bidirectional-winding inspired by Sylvain Mairet’s (1805-1890) works (1850 / 1855)
Polished case-back.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Pear” hands.
19’’’, gilded brass, two going barrels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued-steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator.
Polished case-back.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Pear” hands.
19’’’, gilded brass, two going barrels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued-steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Ph. Dubois & Fils, Le Locle
Year circa 189014K pink gold
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 25 970
Material 14K pink gold
Diameter 51.9 mm.
Caliber 19’’’, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement
Weight 103.5 gr. (approx.)
Signature case
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: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.