Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 111
LeCoultre & Cie, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and unusual gun metal keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 2,200 - 2,600
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back applied with a gold monogram. Hinged gun metal cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with gold slide in the band. Signed on the movement. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |