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Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005

LOT 60

?To Monsieur André Becker? Breguet, No. 1470, sold to Monsieur André Becker on 1 Germinal an 13 (March 22, 1805) for 864 francs. Very fine, 20K gold montre de souscription, in original morocco fitted box. Accompanied by a Breguet certificate.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

C. Three-body, "forme collier", engine-turned with polished center, fluted band, made by Joly (Master mark), No. 1002. D. White enamel "souscription" type, signed on the reverse by Borel, No. 74, Breguet numerals and five-minute divisions, secret signature below XII o'clock. Blued steel souscription hand with tapered point. M. 56.9 mm. (23'''), gilt brass, "souscription" calibre, center hanging barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, gilt brass three-arm jeweled balance, pare-chute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb, four-wheel train, winding from both sides. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 61 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-15-01

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original

Notes

André Becker A good customer of Breguet, André Becker purchased about twenty watches from him in 1804 and 1805 and was therefore entitled to a discount, in this case 6%.