Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 199

Concealed Erotic Automaton Breguet & Fils, Swiss, case No. 10366. Made circa 1820. Fine and very rare, quarter-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 10,000 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 60,000

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, sunray engine-turned back with small engraved monogram in an oval cartouche, reeded band, polished bezel, bolt to lock the repeat at 1 o?clock. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring and with central small concealed springloaded cover opening by depressing a pin at the edge to reveal a multicolored engraved gold couple in an amorous position on a couch, animated by the action of the repeating mechanism. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Blued steel hands with gold tips. M. 45 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Cuvette signed. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original