Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 261
National Watch Co., Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1920. Early, fine and unusual, large, metal gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the 6 and register.
HKD 14,000 - 17,000
USD 2,000 - 2,400
C. polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade " copper hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-6-01 |
Fair Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
The very unusual position of the chronograph push-button on
the 6, are typical of that period, and allow easier access to the
chronograph function; the small seconds are on the 9 and the
register dial is on the 3.