25,300 CHF
Saturn Gübelin, Suisse, No. 137939, enamel by E. Pfleghard of Zürich, sold in October 1952. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless center seconds self-winding dress watch, made in only three examples. Three-body, "bassine", massive, back decorated in cloisonné enamel with the Earth, its celestial projections and Zodiac signs, translucent dark blue enamel frame with sunburst gold motif, polished band and front bezel. Cloisonné enamel with Saturn, dark red sun with rays, and blue stars, applied gold indexes Gold "Alpha pleines" hands. 26 mm. (11 1/2’’’) Felsa 690, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating flat balance spring, Incablock anti-shock system on the balance, patented micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24