LOT #55154 |
Current Bid: $6,250
Roy Cecil King for Bueche-Girod Tiger's-Eye Quartz, . Gold Watch, English, circa 1971. ...
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Description
Roy Cecil King for Bueche-Girod Tiger's-Eye Quartz,Gold Watch, English, circa 1971
Case: 28 x 21 mm, rectangle, 18k gold, snapback
case closure
Dial: Carved tiger's-eye quartz, gold tone
Dauphine hands
Movement: Manual, Bueche-Girod, 17 jewels,
adjusted in 4 four positions
Bracelet: 18k gold, cross bar clasp with two
figure eight latches, 7 inches
Stones: Carved tiger's-eye quartz
Marked: Bueche-Girod (dial and movement),
English hallmarks (inside caseback),
RCK (bracelet and inside caseback)
Gross Weight: 103.70 grams
Note: Watch is currently in running order
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000.
Condition Report*:
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Tiger's Eye Quartz
Shape(s): Carved
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Fine
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: This sculptural 18k gold wristwatch was designed by British goldsmith Roy Cecil King for Bueche-Girod, with the bracelet and case bearing his "RCK" maker's mark alongside British hallmarks. A striking example of King’s mid-century artistry, the watch features a bark-textured ladder-like structure that frames a rich tiger’s-eye dial—minimalist yet luxurious. The mechanical movement winds, runs, and sets properly, though servicing is advised for timekeeping accuracy.
King partnered with Bueche-Girod to produce distinctive timepieces celebrated for their architectural forms and precious materials. His award-winning designs from the 1960s remain part of the permanent collection at Goldsmiths' Hall, underscoring the lasting significance of his contribution to British modernist jewelry.
Bueche Girod: Bueche Girod was a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1947 by Vital Bueche and Edwige Girod in Biel/Bienne. Renowned for sculptural gold designs and mechanical precision, the brand supplied movements to elite names like Cartier and Universal Genève. Its signature style—gem-set bezels, tiger’s-eye dials, and bold case shapes—flourished in the 1960s and '70s. Though the brand disappeared in the 1980s during the quartz upheaval, its timepieces remain sought-after today for their rarity, craftsmanship, and quiet elegance. Type(s): Tiger's Eye Quartz
Shape(s): Carved
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Fine
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: This sculptural 18k gold wristwatch was designed by British goldsmith Roy Cecil King for Bueche-Girod, with the bracelet and case bearing his "RCK" maker's mark alongside British hallmarks. A striking example of King’s mid-century artistry, the watch features a bark-textured ladder-like structure that frames a rich tiger’s-eye dial—minimalist yet luxurious. The mechanical movement winds, runs, and sets properly, though servicing is advised for timekeeping accuracy.
King partnered with Bueche-Girod to produce distinctive timepieces celebrated for their architectural forms and precious materials. His award-winning designs from the 1960s remain part of the permanent collection at Goldsmiths' Hall, underscoring the lasting significance of his contribution to British modernist jewelry.
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Auction Info
2025 December 3 Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction #5575 (go to Auction Home page)
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