Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 110
LeCoultre & Cie, Swiss, No. 26490, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting case, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" , polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"' , gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |