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Geneva, Sep 22, 2021

LOT 189

Unsigned
Pocket watch, dead independent seconds; 18K yellow gold

CHF 1,200 - 2,400

EUR 1,150 - 2,300 / USD 1,350 - 2,700 / HKD 10,300 - 20,500

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,625

18K yellow gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with two horological complications:
· Dead independent seconds (exterior graduation with central hand; activated by the slide located on the case-band, at 7:30)
· Two barrels with differential gears and bidirectional-winding inspired by Sylvain Mairet’s (1805-1890) works (1850 / 1855)

Guilloché (engine-turned) cover and case-back; cover with, in the centre, an escutcheon, engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with the cypher “M C”.

White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; yellow gold “Pear” hands.

19’’’, nickel plated, two going barrels, gold double-train of wheels, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued-steel hairspring with terminal curve.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, Switzerland

Year circa 1870

Movement No. 2 929

Case No. 2 929 (by “B H J”)

Material 18K yellow gold

Diameter 50.9 mm.

Caliber 19’’’, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement

Weight 120.5 gr. (approx.)

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.

Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.