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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 449
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless "grande sonnerie" clock-watch.
CHF 9,000 - 12,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engin-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on gongs, strike/silence optional lever in the bezel. Repeating with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
