Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 497
LONGINES GRAND PRIX HUNTING CASE CHRONOGRAPH YELLOW GOLD Longines, "Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic," No. 2976385. Made circa 1920. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket watch with chronograph and 30-minute register.
HKD 26,000 - 53,000
USD 3,400 - 6,800 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 32,500
Four-body, "demi-bassine", polished, single button chronograph on the band at 12. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the Grand-Prix prize medals. White enamel with bold painted Arabic numerals, outer minutes/seconds divisions with 5-minute/second Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial and 30-minute register. Yellow gold spade hands. Cal. 19''', frosted gilt, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-35* |
Good To be restored Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |