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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

LOT 29

Paul Ditisheim "Solvil", Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 650778, made for F.J. Robbins, Egham, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless pocket chronometer with special compensated balance.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,415

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 1926. D. Three piece white enamel with Roman " Empire" numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Affix balance, Swiss patent No. 91169, Breguet Elinvar balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.


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Photocopies of the Ditisheim patents 91169 and 98234, concerning the invention of the Affix balance, accompany the watch.