Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 344

Hermes - Concealed Dial - Back-Winder Hermes "Duo-Plan," movement made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, case No. 25969, Ref. No. 8208. Made in the 1930's. Fine, rare and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 2,375

C. Three-body, solid, polished, spring-loaded sliding cover, hinged case back, inner dust cover. D. Matte silver with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel spade hands. M. 4 1/2''', baguette, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, split bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Hermes, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, case numbered. Dim. 17 x 34 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original