Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 88
Breguet & Fils, No. 3291, Horloge Marine No. 2/V, escapement No. 53, sent to Ferey on 4 January 1822 for 2280 Francs including 120 Francs discount. Bought back and sold to M. Lamarche on 16 July 1822, for 2200 Francs.
CHF 35,000 - 40,000
Sold: CHF 55,200
Fine two day marine chronometer with double barrels, in mahogany box. Two part solid mahogany box with hinged observation Iid, external brass handles and fittings. Brass bowl suspended in oval gimbles. Mat silver dial, small eccentric chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, symmetrically positioned subsidiary seconds. Brass movement, bridge caliber with two barrels separately wound, navette shaped platform escapement No. 53, with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two armed compensation balance with poising and timing screws, parachute suspension on the top pivot. Free sprung with blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and adjustable stud. Dial diam. 100 mm. Dim. 17x21x18 cm. Estimate: SFr. 35'000-40'000
