Breguet et Fils No. 2686, sold on 14 October 1815 to M. de Montheron, for 2480 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical watch "construite sur le principe des gardetemps". | L\'ART DE L\'HORLOGERIE EN FRANCE DE XVIe AU XXe SIÈCLE | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 14th November 1993

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1993

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Breguet et Fils No. 2686, sold on 14 October 1815 to M. de Montheron, for 2480 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical watch "construite sur le principe des gardetemps".

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 103,500

C. Two body, "forme quatre baguettes", the engine-turned back attached by a bayonet fixing. D. Eccentric, silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a plain reserve,moon phase apertre, the age engraved on the border,small sector for the slow/fast regulator position. Gold Breguet hands. M. 23"', gilt brass, bar calibre, the twin going barrels with female winding squares, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with draw and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, the adjustable screws inset in the rim with "parachute" suspension on both pivots, blued-steel flat balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

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Both supremely elegant and technically brilliant, this watch is an example in very good condition of Breguet's most refined production for civil use. The two barrels are fitted to provide a uniform power source. Invented for chronometers, they were also used for the highest quality of his watches construites sur h principe des garde-temps.