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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 501

Breguet No. 3125, made on special request in 1980. Very fine 18K gold, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar. Accompanied by green fitted box and certificate.

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 167,500

C. Double body, massive, "forme collier", polished with reeded band. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, outer minute ring, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap year cycle and the dates, moon phase aperture. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 17"' , gilt brass, fully engraved with scrolled foliage decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, back of the case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.


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Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-51

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Partially reprinted