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Recently acquired vintage Ladies' 17 Jewel Blancpain - a few questions

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hamilton-creations

Saturday 06 September 2008 12:51:17 am

Recently acquired vintage Ladies' 17 Jewel Blancpain - a few questions

Greetings,

I recently came across a ladies' vintage Blancpain watch (no band), and was curious if anyone on this forum may have information regarding the model.

I am not very familiar with watches in general, not especially a collector - and far from a connoisseur. However, this particular watch interested me, in that the case was actually slightly opened, and when I took a peek inside the 14K gold exterior - was virtually overwhelmed by the wonderful craftsmanship that was present in the inner works.

I began to do some research on Blancpain, and see now that this incredible workmanship comes from a manufacturer with an equally impressive history.

I took a few pictures in hope that perhaps someone might be able to recognize or provide some feedback on this piece!





Also, here are some inscriptions - as much as I could read, found from the inner casing and works:

Works read:
Unadjusted
Switzerland
Blancpain
17 Seventeen Jewels

RA
SF

Case reads:
14K (stamped)
105159 (stamped)

Inscribed by hand:
"17757BK"? (can not confirm lettering)
"A477"
"60059/25943" - which was preceded by something that appears to be lettering - possibly initials?

If anyone has any knowledge regarding the model, time period it was produced, and/or worth I would greatly appreciate any information! Thank you so much!!

-hamilton-

(3 replies)
The movement is indeed very nice and unusual...
Magnus (Moderator) -- 08/09/2008 11:44 pm
Thank you for the information
hamilton-creations -- 09/09/2008 4:36 pm
Question for Magnus - Any idea of a market?
hamilton-creations -- 17/10/2008 4:37 pm