Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 192
GOLD & ENAMEL MINIATURE WATCH TRES PETITE Swiss, case No. 852. Made circa 1850. Fine and very rare, miniature, gold and enamel lady's pendant watch.
HKD 18,000 - 36,000
USD 2,300 - 4,700 / CHF 2,400 - 4,800
Three-body, polished, hinged back cover with engraved scrolls pattern centered by blue enamel with engraved flower, engraved bezel, coin edge band, hinged gold cuvette. Silver with flower decoration with painted black radial Roman numerals, outer munute division. Yellow gold Breguet hands. 7''', frosted gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
DIAM. 18 mm.
The making of miniature
watches has always been a
challenge for watchmakers.
Many have vied with each
other to produce ever smaller
mechanisms enabling them
to boast of making "the
World's Smallest Watch". With
a diameter of 18 mm. the
present watch can truly be
described as a miniature.