Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 256
SWISS HUNTING-CASED DIGITAL POCKET WATCH PINK GOLD Anonymous, Swiss, case No. 6608. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, 14K pink gold, hunting-cased, keyless digital pocket watch using using the A. Kaiser system, patented on 24 February 1885 for digital jump-hours and minutes.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,050 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 1,875
Four body, "bassine et filets", polished, front and back cover with engine turning, hinged gold cuvette with dedication inscription. White enamel, apertures for hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |