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Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 226
Mock Croc Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, movement No. 84614, case number 3202778. Made circa 1910. Fine and unusual, nielloed silver and pink gold keyless dress watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 650 - 1,300
Sold: CHF 1,320
C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", decorated entirely with niello in imitation of crocodile skin, the back cover with an inlaid offset vacant pink gold cartouche. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 40 mm., 18''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed, case signed ?Havila?. Diam. 49.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-26 |
Good Upgraded |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-24-01 |
Fair Slightly chipped HANDS Original |