Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 520

UNSIGNED FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A COLEOPTEROUS BEETLE; 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL, DIAMOND-SET AND RUBY-SET

HKD 115,000 - 135,000

CHF 14,650 - 17,600 / USD 14,850 - 17,800

18K yellow gold, enamel, diamond-set and ruby-set, keyless-winding, form-watch in the shape of a blue coleopterous beetle with concealed dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned

Year circa 1890

Calibre  24 x 20 mm., oval-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring

Material 18K yellow gold, enamel, diamond-set and ruby-set

Caliber 24 x 20 mm., oval-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring

Dimensions 45 x 22.5 mm