Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 77
MINUTE REPEATER AND TRIPLE DATE CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES GOLD Swiss, "Sine Dolo", case No. 12555. Made circa 1880. Fine and rare, large, minute-repeating, 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket watch with triple-date calendar and moon phases.
HKD 45,000 - 61,000
USD 5,900 - 7,800 / CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 62,500
Four-body, "bassine", the front cover with engraved initial monogram. Hinged gold cuvette, glazed gold-rimmed cover to view the movement. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, date, days of the week and months dials. Gold spade hands. Cal. 20''', rhodium plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator, , repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Case and movement punched "Sine Dolo".
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-75-06 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Partially replaced |