Lot 77
  • 77

Hector Golay, London

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hector Golay, London
  • A VERY FINE AND HEAVY GOLD HUNTING CASED PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH MOON-PHASES1902, NO. 2546
  • Gold
  • diameter 58.5mm
Movement: gilded frosted three-quarter plate movement, ratchet tooth lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, diamond endstone, micrometer regulation, polished steel chronograph work visible to the backplate, numbered 2546
Dial: off-white Willis enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer ring for minutes/chronograph seconds, four subsidiary dials for months/leap year indication combined with 60-minute register, day of the week, date, subsidiary seconds combined with aperture for moon-phases, outer minute ring, blued steel spade hour, minute, constant seconds and chronograph hands, gold hands for calendar indications, signed Hector Golay, London
Case: gold, plain covers with stepped bezels, 2 adjusters to the inner bezel for adjusting day and date in tandem and separately for moon-phases, gold hand-set button with olivette to the band, plain polished gold cuvette, thief-proof revolving bow, covers, cuvette, pendant and bow hallmarked for 18ct gold, case with date letter for London 1902, covers, cuvette and pendant with maker's mark F.T. in oval cameo for Fred Thoms

Literature

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, pp. 436-437, pl. 282
T.P. & T.A. Camerer Cuss, The Camerer Cuss Book of Antique Watches, 1976, p.271, pl. 173

Condition

Movement running at time of cataloguing, repetition working and sounding clear, the chronograph is functioning and minute counter is operational. Calendar adjusters are working and day and date are advancing with the hands, the leap year has not been tested. Dial appears to be in good condition. Heavy case in good overall condition, case back closure is very slightly loose.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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