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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 49
Touchon & Co., Geneva, No. 17706, made for Tiffany, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.
CHF 9,000 - 10,000
USD 7,500 - 8,500
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. the back engraved with the monogram "M.B.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals, outer chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, released by the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial, Touchon on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
