Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 347
Anonymous, Swiss, "Calendrier Breveté", circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating, double face, moon phase astronomical triple calendar watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a coat of arms, the back with the monogram "H.D." D. White enamel on the front, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, inner moon phase aperture and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. Silvered and gilt on the rear face with the dates, outer days of the week and aperture for the months with indication of their number of days. GiIt brass "Louis XV" hand. M. 19"' nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
