Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 74
SWISS MINUTE REPEATER YELLOW GOLD Signed Breguet, No. 4348/12256. Made circa 1880. Very fine, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased pocket watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 6,250
C. Four-body, polished, hunting cased, the front side with an engraved monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. 42 mm, rhodium-plated, brushed, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Cuvette signed. DIAM. 51 mm. Property from an American Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-70-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |