Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 73
YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATER Swiss, No. 126862. Made circa 1910. Fine, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.
HKD 40,000 - 58,000
USD 5,200 - 7,500 / CHF 4,500 - 6,500
Four-body, "bassine", polished, the front cover with engraved foliate coat of arms. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 20''', rhodium plated, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight- line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |