The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, "GT" patented system, circa 1890.
Good 18-carat gold digital watch. Massive triple body 'pomme et filet grande gouge' engine turned case, the back engraved with an escutchon framed by foliage and animal's heads. Gold engine turned cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with gilt floral and foliage decoration, apertures for hours and minutes, with a subsidiary dial for seconds. Gilt brass keyless 18"' movement, cylinder escapement with plain three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.