Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 286
Unsigned, Le Phare, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating, keyless, moon phase astronomical watch, with calendar and triple calendar.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Four body, massive, "Bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for week days, months, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20?, gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. In good condition. Diam. 55mm.
