Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 17, 2013

LOT 192

Breguet, One Of Ten Made For The Hotel Ritz in Paris in 1934 Breguet, no 3076, made on special order for the Hotel ritz in 1934. Fine and very rare, rectangular, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with a later 18k gold buckle. accompanied by a breguet attestation.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, faceted bezel and lugs, hinged caseback with dedication inscription ?1904-Ritz-1934?. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute track. Yellow gold epee hands. M. Cal. 8 3/4???, rhodium- plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring, index regulator. Dial and case signed. diaM. 23 x 32 mm. tHiCKness 8 mm


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-10-01

Good

Slightly scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Known by the entire world as one of the leading hotels of the world, the Hotel Ritz in Paris remains an institution conveniently located on the Place Vendome. opened in 1898, it become THe place to stay and some famous personalities have stayed there, one of the most famed being Coco Chanel who made it her home for almost 30 years. Another visitor, Hemingway once said, ?when in Paris the only reason not to stay at the Ritz is if you can?t afford it?. Unknown to litterature until know, the hotel ordered in 1934, 10 Breguet watches for its collaborators. A rare opportunity to own part of the history of the famed hotel.