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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 42

Breguet "Tourbillon Squelette" No. 4994, Ref. 3655, Brevet du 7 Messidor, An 9, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, skeletonized, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with one minute tourbillon regulator, the 24 hours device and 50 hours power reserve with fitted box and certificate.

USD 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: USD 42,550

C. massive, polished, transparent back, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. transparent with painted Roman numerals on a plain reserve, graduations for the 24 hours and the up-and-down, on the 6, the visible tourbillon. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 12"' slceletonized, engraved gold, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dian. 41 mm.


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Case: 1

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Dial: 1-51

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Partially reprinted

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Skeleton watches feature an antique art form that brings together the watchmaker and the goldsmith. With Breguet, this art reaches levels of exceptional refinement: portions of metals are eliminated, resulting in an extreme "lightness" visible on bridges and on the plate, subsequently decor atecl with a relined engraving that enriches the movement.