Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
James Narclin, Locle, Swiss, No. 3268, circa 1890. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and 1/4 second Diablotine.
C. Four body, massive, "bassine ", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary 1/4 seconds foudroyante and progressive 30 minutes register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 22 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, adjusted 1 / 4 seconds beating cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index patented on January 4, 1887. Chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4-6 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Slightly oxidized |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |