Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Dec 02, 2003
LOT 167
Charles Oudin, Elève de Breguet, 52 PalaisRoyal, No. 6336, circa 1820.Fine, 18K gold, quarter-repeating watch withruby cylinder escapement.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,400 - 5,200
Sold: USD 4,830
C. three-body, solid, "forme collier", engine-turned, hingedgilt brass cuvette. D. guilloché silver engine-turned with Romannumerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 49 mm (22???) gilt brass, bar caliber withfree standing barrel, 6 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement with ruby insert in the middle, brass three-arm balancewith parechute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index.Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Cuvette signed.Diam. 55 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |