Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 617
?A Mr. Manu? Breguet, No. 2004, sold to Mr. Manu, on May 1, 1810, for 600 Francs. Fine and rare, large, silver and 18K rose gold ?montre de souscription? pocket watch with inverced movement and ruby cylinder escapement. To be sold without reserve
CHF 20,000 - 30,000
USD 18,000 - 27,000 / EUR 13,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 21,600
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, No. 2004 by Joly (master mark), enginr-turned back, polished band, rose gold bezels and loose pendant ring. D. White enamel by Borel No. 221, Breguet numerals, outer divisions for the five minutes, quarter and half-hours, secret signature below 12. Blued steel ?souscription? hand. M. Gilt brass, 23.5???, inverced souscription caliber with central barrel wound from the front, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, parechute on the top pivot, flat balance spring, bimetallic temperature compensation curb on the index regulator. Dial signed and numbered, case numbered. Diam. 61 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-59-01 |
Good HANDS Original |