Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 210
Fayette S. Giles, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar.
CHF 23,000 - 26,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
