Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 178
VULCAIN ENAMEL DRESS WATCH YELLOW GOLD Ditisheim, Fabrique Vulcain, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Bienne, enamel artist "EV", case No. 1808978, circa 1925. Very fine 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel keyless slim lever Chronometer dress watch. Accompanied by a vulcain box.
HKD 58,000 - 74,000
USD 7,500 - 9,500 / CHF 7,200 - 9,200
Sold: HKD 71,250
Three-piece, "bassine" with extended band, back finely painted with Diana and a companion, bezels with light and dark blue enamel repeated pattern. Silvered, brushed, applied gold Arabic numerals, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold Breguet hands. 34 mm. (16'''), rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, 5 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-17-01 |
Good Patinated Slightly spotted HANDS Original |