Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 426
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. pink gold independent dead seconds watch with special escapement and 12 hour recorder.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 5,750
C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", engine- turned, the back with initiais "D. V. ". Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver engine-turned, concentric dead seconds ring, chapter rings with Roman and Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "scoties" hands. M. Double train, gilt brass, bar caliber, ruby cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance, Breguet "parachute" suspension and flat balance spring with compensation curb. Jumping independent dead center seconds. In very good condition. Diam. 5 mm.
