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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 343

?Breguet et Fils?, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine, large, silver quarter-repeating watch.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 20,700

C. Four-body, ?Empire?, back engine-turned in ?sunburst? pattern, scalloped band, gilt brass spring-loaded cuvette. D. Gilt with white enamel cartouches for Breguet hour numerals, outer enamel minute ring, center chased with a castle. Blued steel ?Spade? hands. M. 55 mm (24???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 64 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 14 - 15 - 01