Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 117
Breguet "Souscription" No. 85, Ref. 2719 B, sold on 18 January 1993, limited series of only 400 pieces to be produced in platinum and 800 in yellow gold. Fine and rare self-winding, jumping-hour, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 40 hours power reserve, 18ct gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.
CHF 22,000 - 26,000
C. massive, polished, reeded band, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, cryptographic signature under the "12", aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 11 1/2"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, self-winding system with two barrels in tandem, 22 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.
