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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 384

Giteau, Eleve de Breguet, No. 854, circa 1820. Fine 18K varicolored gold, turquoise-set, granulation decorated watch, accompanied by matching turquoise-set gold key.

HKD 30,000 - 450,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700 / USD 3,800 - 5,800

C. Two-body, ?bassine et filets?, with fixed back bezel, entirely decorated with graduated turquoises and graduated granulation forming large rosette, band with applied floral pattern, front bezel en suite with turquoises, applied flowers, and granulations. D. Gold, Roman numerals on matte background, center with applied varicolored gold rosette, outer border with applied gold floral decoration. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands.M. 36 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock. Signed on the movement.Diam. 45 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 - 01

Notes

Giteau was a pupil of Breguet. After his studies with the Master he set up shop in Paris in the Galerie de Valois. He is known for making some very interesting and unusual pieces, such as an astronomical clock with orrery sold by Antiquorum on June 14, 2003, lot 80.