Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 74

Anonymous, probably Perrelet, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine silver, early self winding, center seconds watch.

C. Specially made early XIXth. century, double body, Empire, polished with reeded band. D. White enamel eccentric with the motto : Non plus ultra, Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, center seconds Arabic chapter on the border, small index sector. D. Gold "poker and beetle" hands and counterpoised center seconds. M. GiIt brass, full plate, with cylindrical pillars, the winding height pivoted on the edge of the back plate, going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance beneath the dial. In good condition. Diam. 52mm.