Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 129

Breguet et Fils, No. 3266, sold to Messieurs Outrequin & Jauge on June 22, 1819 for 1320 francs. Very fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,700 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

C. Four-body, by master casemaker Joly, no. 2291, "forme quatre baguettes", polished with engine-turned band, gilt hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, secret signature below 12 o'clock. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 47.4 mm (21'''), gilt brass, standing barrel, entirely jeweled Breguet overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, compensation curb, pare-chute on the top pivot, anchor governor on the repeating train, repeating on short gongs by pull-and-turn piston in the pendant.Signed on dial and cuvette, case punched by Joly and French guarantee marks.Diam. 54 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 - 13 - 01

Notes

One of only two watches sold to Outrequin & Jauge. The second one was sold much later, already after Abraham-Louis Breguet's death.