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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
"Minute-Repeating-Half Hunting-Cased" Marchand & Sandoz, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 34350. Made for the Hispanic market, circa 1900. Fine, 18 ct. yellow gold, minute repeating, half-hunting cased, keyless pocket watch.
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished band, the bezels chased with decoration, the cover and back entirely engraved with scrolls and flowers, the front cover with polished chapter ring, black radial Roman numerals, inner minute track. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details, glazed gold-rimmed cover for viewing the movement. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted gilt, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |