Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 218
Zenith, Swiss, "Grand Prix de Paris 1900", No. 199372, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. two coloured gold, hunting cased, keyless, minute repeating "grande sonnerie" carillon clock-watch with three hammers, in original mahogany fitted box.
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine" engine-turned with alternate white and yellow gold strips, band and borders engraved with a floral decoration. Gold cuvette. D. Three piece, white enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on three gongs with three hammers, with push-piece in the band, Strike/silent optional lever on the bezel's border. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
