Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 47

Gold and Steel "Breguet a Paris", No. 11533, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18K gold and polished steel, painted on enamel watch.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 4,140

C. Two-body, "Directoire", gold bezels with champlevé enamel, polished steel back centered with filigree gold and enamel rosette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 1 o'clock. Gold skeletonized "cathedral" hands. M. 46 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 6 - 48
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 14 - 20 - 01

Notes

Cases combining gold and steel are very rare.