Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2025

LOT 616

BREGUET, 5EME TYPE, REGULATEUR BY Y. VILLARCEAU, BRASS AND STEEL

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 19,000 - 38,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,900 / EUR 2,200 - 4,300

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 3,000

A fine, unusual and very rare, brass and steel blade centrifugal force regulator for striking display model


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-6

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Brand Breguet

Model 5eme Type

Year circa 1870's

Case No. 27

Length 110

Height 250

Width 65

Signature case

Notes

These types of force regulators with blades were used within research for chronometer compensation. Invented by the astronomer Yvon Villarceau (1813-1883) and fabricated by Louis Breguet this instrument can be used to regulate all types of objects fitted with a watch movement by using centrifugal force. According to research by Mr Villarceau, the application is oriented towards astronomy and time keeping where constant speeds are considerable.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman