Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 95
Breguet & Fils, Swiss, circa 1790. Interesting silver center seconds stop- watch with special escapement.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 5,520
C. Three body, Empire (slightly later), with reeded band and glazed back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. GiIt brass, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, the engraved barrel secured by a polished steel bridge on the back plate. Second beating Pouzait lever escapement with an extra large plain bras five armed balance, gilt brass cock, polished steel endpiece and flat balance spring. Hand setting wheel on the dial rim. The balance can be locked by means of a small lever on the dial riml.Signed on the dial and he back plate. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
