Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 6
Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 7253, circa 1890. Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless pocket chronometer.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
EUR 9,000 - 11,000 / USD 8,000 - 9,500
C. Four-body, ?grande gouge?, engine-turned back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 43 mm ø (19 1/4???), rhodium-plated half plate, ?fausses-côtes? decoration in a rare angular pattern, 16 jewels, spring detent Earnshaw-type chronometer escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel balance spring with outer terminal curve, index regulator. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-01 |
Good Slightly damaged HANDS Original |