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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 322
Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva, No. 4, made circa 1890. Rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer.
CHF 30,000 - 40,000
Sold: CHF 29,900
C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned, the cover centre with a small monogram. Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21 -, nickel plated, patented caliber, spotted decoration, 21 jewels, majority in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap. Patented pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoised and off set passing spring. Two-arm cut bimetallic balance, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 4-8 |
Fair Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |