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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
Haas Genève, Paris, No. 19667, made for Smith Paterson & Co., Boston, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heath and cold and five positions, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement by Smith Paterson & Co., Haas trade mark on the case In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.