Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 147

LONGINES GOLD HUNTING CASE Longines, Swiss, case No. 4828295. Made circa 1930. Fine, 18k gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with enamel dial. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 3,000

CHF 1,300 - 2,600 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,250

C. Two-body, polished with stepped outer cover and reverse, inner metal support to house movement. D. White enamel, heavy black fancy Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17???, rhodium plated with fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, index regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Notes

The movement is set within a brass outer attached to the stem that fi ts securely into a brass housing within the case. This design would allow for the case to be replaced if required while retaining the movement.