97th Auction
2018/5/12
Lot 237
A collection of two "buttonhole" watches
Longines, Movement No. 3075006, Case No. 3075006, Cal. 10.39, 24 mm, 19 g, circa 1913
An extremely rare "buttonhole" watch studded with diamonds
Case: 18k gold, the smaller "satellite" pocket watch of triangular form with old cut diamond bezel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
This elegant novelty piece once graced the lapel of an early 20th century gentleman – a watch that is subtle and formidable at the same time.
Longines, Movement No. 3075006, Case No. 3075006, Cal. 10.39, 24 mm, 19 g, circa 1913
An extremely rare "buttonhole" watch studded with diamonds
Case: 18k gold, the smaller "satellite" pocket watch of triangular form with old cut diamond bezel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
This elegant novelty piece once graced the lapel of an early 20th century gentleman – a watch that is subtle and formidable at the same time.
Sold
estimated
1.700—2.400 €
Price realized
2.000 €