Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 404
Czapek & Cie., Genève, No. 5614, circa 1855. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, early keyless, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a Royal crest, the back with the monogram "A.G.". Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
