Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 130
SWISS SKELETONIZED QUARTER REPEATER GOLD Anonymous, Swiss, case No. 3999. Made circa 1830. Fine 18K gold, skeletonized quarter repeating pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.
HKD 39,000 - 54,000
USD 5,020 - 6,950 / CHF 4,960 - 6,885
Double body, polished with reeded band. Hinged transparent cuvette. Transparent, white enamel outer ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, the polished steel repeating mechanism visible on the skeletonized gilt brass front plate. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass, partly skeletonized and engraved with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Unsigned.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |