Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 251
SWISS, MINUTE REPEATING WITH CHRONOGRAPH YELLOW GOLD Swiss, No. 44318, . Made circa 1890. Fine, 18K yellow gold, minute-repeating hunting- cased pocket watch with chronograph.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 4,875
Four-body, bassine, engine turned case, in the front with engraved floral motif with monogram cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. Foliate engraved silver with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds dial, outer applied gold foliate border, the center with flowers and fruits. Blued steel spade hands. Rhodium plated with wave decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |