Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 513
Charles Humbert Fils, Successeurs se Humbert- Ramuz & Cie. Chaud-de-Fonds, Swiss, made for the Spanish or South American market, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
C. Four body, "pomme et gouge", chased in deep low relief on both covers with foliage, masks and griffins. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold paste set hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated plated, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 64 mm.
