Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 412
SAVOYE FRÈRES & CO. POCKET WATCH WITH EARLY "IN VIEW" CHRONOGRAPH; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 13,000 - 17,000
CHF 1,700 - 2,300 / USD 1,750 - 2,300
18K pink gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, subsidiary seconds at 6 and one horological complication: â?¢ 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the winding-crown) with tachometric scale graduated for 300 metres Case-back guilloché engine-turned, engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with the cypher "E L".
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Savoye Frères & Co
Model retailed by Couvreux, Vichy (France)
Year circa 1875-1880
Movement No. 132 795
Calibre 20''', gilded brass, with going barrel, gold train of wheels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve; early "in view" chronograph mechanism with detent-type levers and gold wheels
Case No. 12 786
Material 18K pink gold
Caliber 20''', gilded brass, with going barrel, gold train of wheels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve; early "in view" chronograph mechanism with detent-type levers and gold wheels
Dimensions Ø 55 mm.
Signature case and movement