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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 32

Precision TimekeeperBreguet No. 4366, sold to Mr. Winnerl on4 September 1835, for 1350 francs.Very fine and important month-going weight-driven wall valet astronomique with center-seconds, accompanied by Breguet certificate.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

USD 63,000 - 75,000

C. Chiseled gilt bronze bezel with palm leaf decoration secured by three locks on a heavy bracket adjustable on the wall by means of four screws with double knurled buttons. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Circular brass movement contained in a brass cylinder, full plate, the barrel with maintaining power, three-kilo brass weight and counterweight, four-wheel train, Graham dead-beat escapement with jeweled pallets, the escape weel pivoted on the center of the back plate, second-beating gridiron pendulum made of three brass and two zinc rods, spring suspension.Signed on the dial and the back plate.Dial diam. 148 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

Table and wall "valet astronomiques" were sold both with and without cabinets. This one, as indicated in the Breguet registers, was sold without a cabinet, which explains the existence of a brass cylinder to protect the movement.