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Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 349

FAYETTE S. GILES & CO, SWITZERLAND, DOUBLE-TRAIN SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WITH DIABLOTINE, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 4,000 - 8,000

HKD 39,700 - 80,000 / USD 5,100 - 10,200 / EUR 4,400 - 8,700 / JPY 810,000 - 1,620,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 7,500

A fine, massive, 18k yellow gold, manual wind keyless pocket watch, double-train split-seconds chronograph with diablotine (foudroyante) indication. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph scales, sunk subsidiary ¼-second foudroyante dial, and steel Breguet hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original

Brand Fayette S. Giles & Co, Switzerland

Year Circa 1890

Case No. 12435

Caliber 46 mm., nickel, double train with differential winding, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent split second chronograph train, the heart-shaped cam visible, push piece in the band.

Diameter 57 mm.

Weight 159 gr.

Signature Dial and movement