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Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006

LOT 359

?Marquis de Langle? Breguet, No. 2754/444. Sold to the Marquis de Langle on November 28, 1814. for 840 Francs. Fine, 18K gold ?Montre de Souscription?, pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

108 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 80,240

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, by Amy Gros (mastermark) No. 444, engine-turned with polished bezels. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals and outer minute track, secret signature below 12. Blued-steel ?Breguet Souscription? hand. M. 56 mm., (25'''), frosted gilt, ?souscription? caliber, central barrel wound from the front or back, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three arm brass balance, the top pivot with pare-chute, blued steel flat balance spring, temperature compensation curb fitted to the index regulator. Dial and movement signed and numbered, case numbered. Barrel bridge engraved ?No. 431?. Diam. 62 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-15-01

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original

Notes

It is rare to find a Breguet ?souscription? watch in such unaltered condition.