Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 19
Not signed, French, circa 1800. Unique experimental centre seconds watch with pin-wheel lever escapement.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Later gilt brass, glazed on both faces. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, unusual calibre with free standing barrel, counterpoised pin-wheel lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam 55 mm
Notes
Previously in the Grenaud collection, this watch is described in several book as a good
example of an attempt to apply to a watch, the pin-wheel escapement, as invented by
Amant and improved by Lepaute.