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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 313

Breguet, No. 1470, sold to Monsieur André Becker on 1 germinal an 13 (March 22, 1805) for 864 francs.Very fine 20K gold montre de souscription, in original morocco fitted box, accompanied by a Breguet certificate.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

C. Three-body, "forme collier", engine-turned with polished center, fluted band, made by Joly (Master mark),No. 1002. D. White enamel "souscription" type, signed on the reverse by Borel, No. 74, Breguet numeralsand five-minute divisions, secret signature below XII o'clock. Blued steel souscription hand with tapered point.M. 56,9 mm (23'''), gilt brass, "souscription" center hanging barrel caliber, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, gilt brass three-arm jeweled balance, pare-chute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb, four-wheel train, winding from both sides.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 61 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 13 - 01

Notes

André Beckerwas a good customer of Breguet who purchased about twenty watches from him in 1804 and 1805 and as such he was entitled to a discount, in this case 6%.