Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 432
Breguet, Paris, No. 28037. Made for the Turkish market circa 1830. Very fine, and rare, early minute-repeating, 18K gold, keyless pocket watch.
HKD 70,000 - 110,000
USD 9,000 - 14,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 125,000
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, the bezel with engine-turning, polished band, the back cover engraved in sun-ray pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Turkish secret signature, Turkish numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. 40 mm, matte gilt, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, plain three arm balance with parachute, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the button on the crown. Cuvette numbered. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |