Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 86
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE “CAPTIVE”; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND RUBIES
HKD 13,000 - 17,000
CHF 1,650 - 2,200 / USD 1,700 - 2,250
Sold: HKD 25,000
18K yellow gold, keyless-winding, rectangular-shaped, purse-watch, designed as a match box, so-called “Captive, with braided pattern in imitation of basketry and ruby-set pusher (three rubies); slide out revealing the gold brushed dial, hinged inner case; the object can be used as a small table clock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Model Jaeger-LeCoultre, Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux)
Year Circa 1954-1955
Movement No. 1 029 251
Calibre 490, lever escapement
Case No. 152 586
Dimensions 37.7 x 26 mm
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Original VC&A pouch