Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 267
EXPLORER'S WATCH 18K GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
EUR 10,200 - 20,400 / USD 11,300 - 22,600 / HKD 89,000 - 178,000
Sold: CHF 47,500
Very fine and rare 18K gold, four time zone, two-face watch with date, visible balance, and compass.
White enamel dial, four small time zone sub-dials, at 2 o'clock, in Islamic numerals, the words ''Le Caire'', at 4 o'clock, in Breguet numerals, ''Paris'', at 8 o'clock, in Roman numerals, ''Pondicheri'', and at 10 o'clock, in Arabic numerals, ''Cayenne'', subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock and date with regulating sector at 12 o'clock. Center with aperture for the balance.
Elaborate gold pierced hands. Reverse with enamel dial painted with a caravelle on a sunny day, with city names written all around, mounted revolving magnetized arrow hand.
White enamel dial, four small time zone sub-dials, at 2 o'clock, in Islamic numerals, the words ''Le Caire'', at 4 o'clock, in Breguet numerals, ''Paris'', at 8 o'clock, in Roman numerals, ''Pondicheri'', and at 10 o'clock, in Arabic numerals, ''Cayenne'', subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock and date with regulating sector at 12 o'clock. Center with aperture for the balance.
Elaborate gold pierced hands. Reverse with enamel dial painted with a caravelle on a sunny day, with city names written all around, mounted revolving magnetized arrow hand.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1800
Material 18K yellow gold
Caliber 23''', frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.
Diameter 60 mm.