Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 50
Hamilton Watch Co. , U.S.A., No. K721, retailed by Auricoste to the Service Hydrographique de la Marine, No. 187, circa 1950. Fine metal, ref. 2974B, keyless deck watch, in original mahogany double body fitted box.
USD 1,000 - 1,200
C. Three piece with screwed bezel, the back engraved: "No. 187 S.H. -Auricoste ". Detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "modern" hands. M. 18"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 23-51 |
Later Partially reprinted |