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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
Breguet No. 5047, sold to Monsieur Maltsoff on July 16, 1833, for 1,400 francs.Very fine slim 18K gold watch with eccentric dial with regulator, with a short gold chain and gold Breguet key, accompanied by a Breguet certificate.
C. Three-body, "forme quatre baguettes", by Joly, No. 706, engine-turned, back cover with winding aperture opened by a small bolt at the band. D. Silver, eccentric, set at the top, radial Roman numerals on sanded ring, outer minute dot divisions, "basket" pattern engine-turned center with regulating aperture below XII o'clock, the crescent below the chapter ring engine turned with barley corn pattern. Gold Breguet hands. M. 37,7 mm (17'''), gilt brass, new bar caliber with hanging barrel with feale winding, continuous Breguet stop work, ruby cylinder escapement with rare three-arm jeweled gold balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pare-chute on the top pivot.Signed on the dial, case with serial number, casemaker's stamp and French gold marks.Diam. 43 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |