Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 49

Breguet No 4015, Swiss, circa 1810. Unusual and fine 18 ct. gold reproduction of a Breguet " Souscription" watch. GiIt brass cuvette.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

Three body massive "forme collier" polished case. White enamel "souscription" type dial with Arabic numerals and the special divisions enabling to read hours and minutes with a single hand. Blued steel "lance" souscription single hand. GiIt brass "souscription" type movement with the going barrel at the center, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm. This is a fine example of a watch showing the influence of Breguet on the watchmakers of his time.


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