Geneva, Nov 06, 2022
LOT 398
Thomas Engel for Zenith
Pocket watch, chronometer, regulator-type dial, day, moon phases; “Chronomètre”; 18K pink gold
Pocket watch, chronometer, regulator-type dial, day, moon phases; “Chronomètre”; 18K pink gold
CHF 9,000 - 18,000
EUR 9,300 - 18,600 / USD 9,000 - 17,900 / HKD 71,000 - 142,000
Sold: CHF 10,625
Very fine and rare 18K pink gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, screwed case-back, glazed cuvette (dome), ball-type swivelling pendant acting also as a winding device, regulator-type dial with hours at 9:30, subsidiary seconds at 6 and two horological complications:
· Half-instantaneous day of the week (subsidiary dial at 2:30; indications given in French)
· Phases of the moon (aperture at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Thomas Engel for Zenith, Haldenhof Aesch / Luzern
Model “Chronomètre” made for Zenith, Le Locle
Year circa 1990
Movement No. 5537661(ebauche No. 5 537 661)
Case No. No 15 (by E. & C. Nardin, La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Material 18K pink gold
Diameter 50.4 mm.
Caliber 19’’’, 17 jewels (based on Zenith 68, 41.3 mm.), straight-line lever escapement, adjusted in 5 positions
Weight 125.9 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, Bulletin de marche (Watch rate certificate) from C.O.S.C., La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, No. 4 297 (dated September 13, 1990)