Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 246
J.C. Breitmeyer, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, made for the "1 er. Tiro Cantonale Ticinese - Chiasso 1906". Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless fob-watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the back decorated by Holy Frères after a sculpture by Boldini depicting Helvetia paying tribute to Swiss strength, glamour and patriotism. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 11 "', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.
