Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 522

UNSIGNED FOR CHARLES OUDIN FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF AN ASIAN LADY BEETLE; 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET

HKD 31,000 - 45,000

CHF 3,950 - 5,650 / USD 4,000 - 5,750

18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set, key-winding, form-watch in the shape of a red Asian lady beetle with concealed dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-75

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned

Model retailed by Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52, Palais Royal, Paris (No. 21 853)

Year circa 1880

Calibre  27 x 21 mm., heart-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring

Material 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set

Caliber 27 x 21 mm., heart-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring

Dimensions 45 x 22.5 mm

Accessories fitted box