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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 242
Hamilton & Co., 432 Strand, London, No. 12393, with London hallmarks for 1909. Fine and very rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with Class A Kew certificate, with distinction "Especially Good", with 81 marks.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished, marked "R.N." (Robert Benson North), the cover engraved with the monogram "T.R.", thief proof swivel bow. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the owner. D. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 20 jewels, going barrel, pointed-tooth lateral lever escapement with double roller and safety action, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 54 mm.
