Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 252
Albert Potter & Co., Geneva, No. 486, circa 1880. Fine and most interesting, 18K gold, moon phase astronomical watch with unusual perpetual calendar.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", the engine-turned back engraved with the monogram "C.N.C.". D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, moon phase aperture and sunk subsidiary seconds with inner perpetual calendar showing only the date, with the small hand automatically jumping from the last day of the month to the first of the next, whether it is a month of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
