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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

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TimekeeperBreguet No. 2910, sent to Wenham on12 June 1816, for 1,300 Francs.Fine, small, 18K gold watch with regulator type dial, accompanied by Breguet Certificate.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

USD 15,500 - 19,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

C. Three-body, "forme quatre baguettes" No. 3410, by Tavernier with engine-turned band, the back engine-turned with a linear pattern and protected by a glass. Gold, detached cuvette with winding and regulating apertures. D. Silver, engine-turned with small eccentric Roman hour chapter ring set at the right, and symmetrical Arabic minute ring at the left, stamped on the reverse by Tavernier. Blued steel Breguet hands, the minute with a small hole in its socket for setting. M. 15''', gilt brass wih hanging barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance with pare-chute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator.Signed on the dial and cuvette, case stamped with watch and case serial numbers, casemaker's stamp and French gold marks.Diam. 39 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

The glass over the back cover engine-turning is an unusual feature, even for Breguet. It allows a small portrait to be fitted over the back, and protects the engine-turning.Wenham was Breguet's agent in St. Petersburg.In 1923, the watch was chosen by the House of Breguet to represent their achievements in very prestigious exhibition: the "Centenaire de A.L. Breguet", held in Paris' Musée Galliera. It was described and illustrated in the catalogue, as No. 83.