Only Online Auction
Geneva, Sep 22, 2021
LOT 191
Unsigned
Pocket watch, chronograph, minute retrograde counter; chromium-plated metal
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 950 - 1,850 / USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,600 - 17,100
Chromium-plated metal, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the single round push-piece located on the winding-crown) with scale graduated for 1 000 to 20 000 units
· Half-instantaneous 10-minute retrograde counter (one-third circle graduation at 12 o’clock)
Case-back polished.
White enamel dial with suspended Breguet numerals; blued steel “Pear” hands.
Movement 18’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index regulator; chronograph work on the top plate.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year circa 1920-1930
Movement No. 21 001
Case No. 21 001
Dimensions 57.2 mm.
Weight 126.5 gr. (approx.)
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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