Only Online Auction
Geneva, Sep 22, 2021
LOT 268
Richard
Miniature desk-clock, patented Nepro “Rotocontact” electric alarm device; gilded metal
CHF 300 - 600
EUR 300 - 600 / USD 350 - 700 / HKD 2,600 - 5,200TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 125
Gilded metal, manual-winding, cubic-shaped, miniature desk-clock, with patented Nepro “Rotocontact” electric alarm device; “clous de Paris” décor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Richard, Switzerland
Year circa 1965-1970
Material gilded metal
Length 26.3 mm.
Height 29.2 mm.
Width 23.5 mm.
Weight 58.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial
Accessories original fitted box
Notes
Nepro “Rotocontact”
This alarm-clock was presented in the Swiss Watch Fair in 1965.
It’s an unusual two-in-one power combination for alarm-clock. It has a normal manual-winding movement, but the alarm mechanism is electric and works from a 1.5 Volt battery, giving an extremely audible signal.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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