Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
LOT 50
Breguet & Fils No 906, sold to Monsieur Sideny, on Prairial 11, (1802) the 10th year of the Republique, for Fr. 600.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
Silver cased "souscription" watch. Three body massive "forme collier" polished case (later back) with gold rims. Typical white enamel "souscription" dial with Breguet numerals, the special divisions to read hours and minutes with a single hand, and the secret signature. Blued steel Iater Breguet "souscription" single hand. Typical "souscription" gilt brass movement with the going barrel at the center, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, Breguet " parachute" suspension and bimetallic compensation curb. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 62 mm.
