Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 101

UNSIGNED, SWISS Unsigned, Swiss. Made circa 1830. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, champlevé enamel bracelet watch with concealed dial and integral 18K gold and champlevé enamel bracelet.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,000 - 2,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,125

designed as a bracelet formed by joined crescent-shaped links decorated in champlevé black and white enamel with floral decoration, hinged cover over the dial decorated with black and white enamel, gold foliate scrolls. silver, radial Roman numerals on matte reserve, outer minute divisions, engine turned center and border. Blued steel hands. 29.3 mm.(13''', hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-7-04

Fair

Oxidized

HANDS Later

Notes

DIAM. length 20 mm. As opposed to most wristwatches made at the time, which were in fact bracelets fitted with a pendant watch in a special compartment, this watch is integrated to the bracelet and therefore can be considered as a true wristwatch and one of the earliest ever made.. To be sold without reserve