Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2013

LOT 181

ZENITH YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH Zenith, Swiss, No. 2555554. Made circa 1910. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch.

USD 900 - 1,100

HKD 7,000 - 8,500 / CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,250

One piece, "demi-bassine" with screwed reeded bezel, case back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern with an off-center oval plaque, inner double anti-magnetic steel back, Swiss patent No. 46209. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. 17-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. DIAM. 49 mm.