96th Auction

2017/11/18

Lot 123

P. Reynaud & Co. à Genève, 46 x 27 mm, 36 g, circa 1880
An extraordinary diamond-set pendant watch "Padlock"
Case: gold, hinged bow, opaque black enamelled front cover with hinge, diamond-set keyhole motif to the centre. Dial: enamel. Movm.: heart-shaped bridge movement, keywind, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance.
A notable detail of this watch is the key - it winds the watch but does not open the lock.

Sold

estimated
2.3004.000 €
Price realized
4.300 €