Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 124
JUVET CHINESE ZODIAC Léo Juvet, (Shanghai). Made for the Chinese market, circa 1875. Silver pocket watch with center seconds and Chinese zodiac dial.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300
Two-body, "Consular", polished. Hinged and sprung glazed cuvette fitted to the movement ring. White enamel, small chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, outer Chinese zodiac symbols and Chinese characters. Blued steel ovoid hands. 47 mm.(21''), "Chinese" calibre, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4** |
Fair Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters.
DIAM. 56 mm.