Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 502
VOLTA A SET OF 2 MINUTE REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET Volta, Swiss, case No. 26115. case No. 26116 Made circa 1900s. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, silver pocket watches with chronograph and painted enamel and pearl-set case. Accompanied by a fitted box and spare key.
HKD 130,000 - 180,000
USD 17,000 - 24,000 / CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: HKD 725,000
Six-body, the front with a painted portrait of a lady, the reverse with a painted bouquest, the bezels set with pearls, inside case with seals and Chinese dedication. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer 1/5 second divisions with Arabic 5 minutes. Blued-steel spade hands. 191/2 ''', gilt, going barrel, monometallic balance, Breguet overcoil balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |