Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 299
?Tir Federal Fribourg 1934? Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, No. 84770, case No. 381551. Specially made for the Fribourg "Tir Federal" crossbow archery contest, in 1934. Very fine, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch.
HKD 12,000 - 20,000
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished and frosted, the back cover cast with the design by W. Jordan Del Hugenin SC. of a stylized figure of a kneeling archer surrounded by the inscription ?Tir Federal Fribourg 1934?. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track and blue painted Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Black ?Breguet? hands. M. 18???, frosted gilt, bar caliber, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swanneck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |