Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
Breguet, Horloger de S. M. I. & R. (His Majesty Emperor and King), No. 956. Made circa 1810. Extraordinary, 18K gold and enamel half-quarter repeating watch with special striking train and Robin detent lever escapement.
C. Three-body, massive, "Empire", by Tavernier, No.2223, with reeded band,the back with blue champlevé enamel decoration and goldclassical profile busts representing the sun and the moon, a wingedhourglass between, gold star and crescent moon border. Gilt brasshinged cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a plainreserve, outer dot minute markers, eccentric subsidiaryseconds. Blued steel Breguet hands with skeletonized tip. M. Gilt brass,Lepine caliber with skeletonised and partly engraved bridges,free standing barrel, 23 jewels, Robin detent lever escapement with a rollerengaging the fork of the lever, plain brass three armedbalance, flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb.Dumb repeating the hours, the half-quarters striking on agong, with push pendant.Signed Breguet on the dial and cuvette, signed Lallemand on the movement.Diam. 58 mm.
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Case: 3 - 40 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |