107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 301
Recuerdo de Courvoisier FrèresRecuerdo
An interesting and unusual pocket watch with digital jumping hour indicator and retrograde minute hand, produced for "Cigarillos Excelsior" for the South American market
Sold
estimated
1.500—3.000 €
Price realized
1.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, frosted, engraved monogram, case maker's punch mark "GLM" (Gabriel Lopez Mantaras).
Dial
Gilt, engine-turned, window for hours, retrograde minute indicator.
Movement
Bridge movement, "Patent Swiss 27838", club-tooth lever escapement, monometallic gold screw balance.
Case no.1381
Diam.48 mm
Circa1908
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.78 g
This watch belongs to a series commissioned by "Cigarillos Excelsior" and intended for their best customers. Gabriel Lopez Mantaras patented the design. This is the first example made of gold.