Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 151
ANONYMOUS SWISS MINUTE REPEATER PINK GOLD Swiss, case No. 46697. Made circa 1895. Fine, keyless, minute-repeating, hunting cased 14K pink gold pocket watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,500 - 23,500 / CHF 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 4,000
Four-body, "bassine", polished, the front cover with engraved monogram initial, hinged gold cuvette. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. 19```, matte gilt, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |