Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
Anne. Mson.B. Haas Jne., Haas Neveux & Cie. Successeurs, Genève, Paris, No. 24213, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Nouveau keyless watch.
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", fully decorated with chased with thistle in Art-Nouveau pattern, over a light green ground, simulating "piqué à jour" work. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 1901. D. Three piece, white enamel with Breguet numerals,outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.