Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Dec 13, 2024
LOT 177
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, PIVOTED DETENT ESCAPEMENT, 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 8,900 - 17,700
EUR 1,100 - 2,200 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000 / USD 1,150 - 2,300TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k gold, manual wind keyless hunting case pocket watch with detent escapement, enamel dial with blue steel spade hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1890
Case No. 136611
Diameter 51 mm.
Caliber 18''', frosted gilt, 26 jewels, pivoted detent escapement socalled à bascule, compensated crank balance with gold and platinum poising screws and blued steel Breguet hairspring.
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: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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.
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