Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 158
QUARTER-REPEATER ALARM WATCH PINK GOLD Swiss, case No. 5846, retailed by Ch. Grottendieck, Bruxelles. Made circa 1880. Fine and very rare, 18K pink gold, two-train keyless quarter- repeater pocket watch with date and alarm.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,625
Three-body, polished, triple hinged. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track with red Arabic 24-hour numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and date dials. Blued steel spade hands, black arrow hand for the alarm. Cal. 20```, gilt brass, two barrels wound clockwise for the going and anti-clockwise for the alarm, 34 jewels, straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |