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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
Jules Monard, Geneva, No. 24932, made for Hyman Berg & Co, circa 1914. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, a monogram engraved on the back. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated Xmas 1914. M. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.