Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 522
BELLE EPOQUE LADY'S PENDANT WATCH Swiss. Made circa 1900. Fine and very elegant, 18K gold, enamel, painted watercolor, rose cut diamond and pearl-set lady's pendant watch with an integral 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set long chain en suite.
CHF 16,000 - 20,000
HKD 100,000 - 165,000 / USD 13,000 - 21,000
Circular with applied scrolls on the band decorated with translucent green enamel and seven rose-cut diamonds in platinum settings, winding crown further set with diamonds, drop pearl and diamond terminal, bezels engraved with a repeated pattern, glazed back set with a painted watercolor in the Pompeian style depicting three female musicians. Painted watercolor to match the back, radial Roman numerals. Gold spade hands. 9''', matte gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |