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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 343
Breguet No. 2764, sold to Metadier on 29 December 1931 for 6000 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute repeating keyless dresswatch, in original red leather fitted box.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 47 mm.
Notes
It is interesting to point out that even at the time it
was sold, 6000 Francs was a very expensive price.