Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
Léon L. Gallet, No. 14 797, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated plated, 29 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. 54 mm.