Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 426
Not signed, Swiss, "Calendrier perpétuel perfectionné" No. 14025, circa 1870. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly back perpetual calendar.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned (worn), with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical month small chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the days of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar (small hair lines). Gold "spade" hands. M. 20-, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, 19 jewels, two gold screwed settings, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
