Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 366
Breguet No. 2296, sold to the Princess de Broglie on 31 December 1875, for 1400 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless quarter repeating fob watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 4,025
C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.
