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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 83
Leon Ls. Gallet, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 14779, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless independent seconds watch with 1/4 second " foudroyante".
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
USD 2,800 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds rings and sunk subsidiary "diablotine". Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 20"', double train with differential winding, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Iindependent seconds with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
