Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 410
ENAMEL AND PEARL BOULE WATCH Swiss, probably Geneva, No. 9720. Made circa 1900. Very fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold, guilloché enamel and pearl set lady's "boule de Genève" pendant watch with brooch fitting.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,500
Three-body, the bezel overlaid with pink guilloché enamel and set with pearls, the band set with half-pearls, back cover with glazed aperture to view the balance wheel. Detachable gold and enamel brooch fitting en suite and set with half-pearls. White enamel with blue roman numerals and red 12, outer gilt dot minute markers. Gold "spade" hands. 15 mm.(6 1/2'''), frosted gilt full plate, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, wound and set by rotating the bezel.
| 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 |