Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2013

LOT 189

LONGINES STERLING SILVER, GOLD & ENAMEL HUNTING CASED Longines, No. 3845698. Made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, sterling silver, gold, niello decorated keyless pocket watch.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: USD 1,250

Five-body, hinged case back and cover decorated with a gold and black enamel floral and leaf motif, hinged silver cuvette engraved with grand prix medals. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. Cal. 15.94, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 43 mm. To be sold without reserve