Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 280
Unsigned, (Barbezat-Baillot), Locle No. 203205, Swiss, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, gem-set keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph and triple calendar.
CHF 1,200 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,300
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", frosted, the cover chased with the head of a horse within a ruby and rose-cut diamond set horse shoe. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass "spade" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
