Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 357
Breguet No. 2024, made for Bugatti in 1932. Fine and extremely rare chromium plated eight day going keyless watch with chronograph, tachometer and digital instantaneous 15 minute recorder. Part of a series of 9 pieces only, specially made to be fitted on the steering wheel of the Bugatti Royale. Private watch of Ettore Bugatti. In original fitted box with Breguet attestation.
CHF 70,000 - 80,000
C. Three piece, circular. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings and tachometer scale calculated 1000 meters. M. 24"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, five wheel train, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 67 mm.
