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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 695
Probably Decombaz, Genève, signed "Breguet", No. 4015, circa 1825.Very fine and interesting 18K gold souscription-type watch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 4,200 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Three-body, "Empire", polished, gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, inner five-minute ring. Blued steel sharp pointed hand. M. 51 mm, gilt brass souscription-style caliber, four-wheel train, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance with blued steel balance-spring, center barrel wound from the front.Signed on the cuvette, case stamped "JD" with a star above and below the dot.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 11 - 01 |
Notes
Although not made in the Breguet workshop, the watch follows the Breguet tradition both in the form of the case and the design of the movement.