Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 355
IWC YELLOW GOLD HUNTING CASED WATCH ?QUALITE EXTRA? BREGUET DIAL International Watch Co., ?Chronomètre Qualité Extra?, movement No. 655174, case No. 747032. Made circa 1920. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, hunting cased keyless lever chronometer pocket watch. Accompanied by a yellow metal long chain.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 21,000 - 37,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 3,125
C. Four body, ?bassine? polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet nmerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18?? matte gilt, 18 jewels, four in screwed chatons, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. DIAM. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |