Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 215
POITEVIN CHRONOGRAPH PINK GOLD B. Poitevin, No. 36926, retailed by Vever, 19, Rue de la Paix, Paris. Made circa 1890. Fine, 18K pink gold, keyless pocket watch with chronograph and 30-minute register.
HKD 18,000 - 36,000
USD 2,300 - 4,700 / CHF 2,400 - 4,800
Sold: HKD 20,000
Four-body, bassine, the back cover with engraved foliate monogram 'PW', the interior engraved '28 Mai 1899'. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost fifths of a second divisions with Arabic five second numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials. Gold spade hands. 19''', matte gilt, 23 jewels, wolf 's tooth winding, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with peripheral temperature and meantime adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with overcoil, index regulator. Punched with Poitevin's mark on the dial plate, cuvette
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |